What is the bladder?
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Healthwise answered:The bladder is a balloon-shaped muscle that serves as the storage pouch for urine. Urine flows from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body. The bladder is part of the urinary tract, along with the kidneys, ureters and the urethra.The bladder is a balloon-shaped muscle that serves as the storage pouch for urine. Urine flows from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body. The bladder is part of the urinary tract, along with the kidneys, ureters and the... More -
Dr. May Wakamatsu answered:Your bladder is the storage tank that holds urine and allows its release at the appropriate time. In the wall of this balloon-like organ is a layer of smooth muscle, called the detrusor muscle, which enables the bladder to expand and store the liquid until urination. Your bladder should be able to hold 3-5 hours of urine.Your bladder is the storage tank that holds urine and allows its release at the appropriate time. In the wall of this balloon-like organ is a layer of smooth muscle, called the detrusor muscle, which enables the bladder to expand and store... More
