Fill in the blanks for each of the following statements:


a. The process by which urine is eliminated is called _____ , and it is mediated by reflexes involving the_____nervous system.
b. The mucosa of the organs of the urinary tract is lined with _____epithelium.
c. The three layers of smooth muscle in the urinary bladder are known as the_____muscle.
d. The female urethra provides a passageway for , whereas the male urethra provides a passageway for_____and_____ .

What are the four main organs of the urinary system?

Explain why urinary tract infections, which involve the urethra and urinary bladder, are much more common in females than males.

Identify the structure that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder, facilitating the transport of urine:

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

b. Internally, the kidneys consist of an outer renal medulla, a middle renal pelvis, and an inner renal cortex.