Urethra Flashcards
1
Q
Urethra
A
Tube extending from the bladder to the exterior of the body
2
Q
Urinary sphincters
A
Control the flow of urine from the bladder into the urethra and out the urethra through the urethral meatus
3
Q
Urethral meatus
A
External opening of the urethra
4
Q
Female urethra
A
Transports only urine, located behind the clit and the opening of the vagina
5
Q
Male urethra
A
Urethral meatus located at the tip of penis, transports urine and semen
6
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Prostate gland
A
Part of the male reproductive system, surrounds the urethra
