Ureters Flashcards
1
Q
Ureter
A
-narrow tubes that carry urine from kidneys to bladder
2
Q
How does the urine go down the tubes
A
muscles relax and tighten
3
Q
How can a kidney infection occur?
A
if urine is backed up in the tubes
4
Q
How often is urine emptied into the bladder?
A
Every 10-15 seconds
5
Q
Three layers of tissue in ureters
A
- Inner Mucosa
- Middle Muscularis
- Outer Adventitia
