Question

A major function of the human urinary bladder is

A) storing urine until it is eliminated
B) releasing urine directly into the bloodstream
C) transforming urine into a nitrogenous waste
D) filtering urine out of the blood

Answer 1

A) storing urine until it is eliminated

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The answer is A, storing urine until it is eliminated.


The bladder stores urine, allowing urination to be infrequent and controlled. The bladder is lined by layers of muscle tissue that stretch to hold urine. The normal capacity of the bladder is 400-600 mL. During urination, the bladder muscles squeeze, and two sphincters (valves) open to allow urine to flow out.