Asked by Antonio Salas on Jun 10, 2024

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Which muscle is responsible for contraction of the urinary bladder during micturition?

A) Trigone
B) Internal urinary sphincter
C) Micturition muscle
D) Detrusor muscle

Detrusor Muscle

The smooth muscle found in the wall of the bladder, which contracts during urination to expel urine.

Micturition

Micturition is the biological process of discharging urine from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body, commonly referred to as urination.

Urinary Bladder

A muscular sac in the pelvic cavity that stores urine before it is excreted from the body.

  • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the urinary bladder, including the muscles involved in micturition.
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Angrej SinghJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The detrusor muscle is responsible for the contraction of the urinary bladder during micturition, helping to expel urine.