The human bladder
Chapter 1
Anatomy of a biological balloon
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Chapter 2
The brain and bladder connection
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Chapter 3
History and science of urology
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Chapter 4
Hydration and bladder health
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The human bladder
Ch 3 · History and science of urology
Fun Fact
Urine history: In ancient Rome, urine was collected in public vessels to wash clothes due to its ammonia.
Glossary
urology (noun)
The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of urinary tract disorders. In 1877, Maximilian Nitze revolutionized the field by demonstrating the first modern cystoscope to examine the bladder.
The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of urinary tract disorders. In 1877, Maximilian Nitze revolutionized the field by demonstrating the first modern cystoscope to examine the bladder.
Quiz
What material was used to make the ancient catheters discovered in the ruins of Pompeii?
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Which 10th-century Persian physician wrote detailed guides on bladder and kidney diseases?
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What percentage of water is successfully recycled from urine on the International Space Station?
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What did medieval European doctors use to diagnose diseases based on urine appearance?