Asked by
Joshua Hsiung
on Dec 13, 2024
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Urine flows through the ureters to the bladder as the result of ________.
A) gravity
B) a pressure gradient
C) a concentration gradient
D) peristaltic contractions
E) osmotic gradient
Peristaltic Contractions
A series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Ureters
Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
Pressure Gradient
A pressure gradient is the physical quantity representing the difference in pressure between two points, causing fluid flow from the region of higher to lower pressure.
- Gain insight into the build and function of the ureters, as well as their importance in the conveyance of urine.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the build and function of the ureters, as well as their importance in the conveyance of urine.