Ureters Flashcards
1
Q
Function of ureters
A
Carry urine from kidneys to the bladder
2
Q
What are ureterovesical valves?
A
- Sphincters located where the ureters enter the base of the bladder
- Prevent backflow of urine
3
Q
What are the three layers of the ureter wall?
A
(1) Transitional epithelium
(2) Middle, muscular layer
(3) Fibrous connective tissue
4
Q
Details of Transitional Epithelium
A
- Inner lining of the ureter wall
- Continuous with the kidney lining
5
Q
Details of Middle, muscular layer
A
- Longitudinal and circular muscles
- Propels urine to the bladder via constrictions
6
Q
Details of Fibrous connective tissue
A
- outer adventitia layer
