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The urinary bladder functions include urine storage, regulated expulsion through the micturition reflex, and prevention of backflow to reduce infection risk. It adapts to varying urine volumes without significant pressure increase, while neural control is managed by the pontine micturition center and the parasympathetic nervous system. Stretch receptors play a crucial role in signaling bladder fullness and coordinating muscle contractions for urination.

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Urinary Bladder Functions Flowcharts

The urinary bladder functions include urine storage, regulated expulsion through the micturition reflex, and prevention of backflow to reduce infection risk. It adapts to varying urine volumes without significant pressure increase, while neural control is managed by the pontine micturition center and the parasympathetic nervous system. Stretch receptors play a crucial role in signaling bladder fullness and coordinating muscle contractions for urination.

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Functions of the Urinary Bladder – Flowcharts

1 Urine Storage
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Stores urine, preventing continuous leakage and allowing voluntary control of urination.

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Bladder expands as urine accumulates, adapting to increasing volume.

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Rugae flatten, and bladder wall thins to accommodate more urine.

2️⃣Regulated Urine Expulsion (Micturition Reflex)


Controls contraction of detrusor muscle and relaxation of sphincters for urine release.

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Stretch receptors detect bladder distension (300–400 mL of urine).

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Triggers reflex contraction of bladder wall and relaxation of internal sphincter.

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Voluntary relaxation of external sphincter allows urine expulsion.

3️⃣Prevention of Backflow
Prevents urine from flowing back into the ureters, reducing infection risk.

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The trigone region keeps ureteral openings compressed as bladder fills.

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Prevents reflux of urine into the ureters, protecting kidneys from infections.
4️⃣Bladder Expansion & Adaptability
Allows urine storage without significant pressure increase.

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Rugae flatten and bladder wall stretches.

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Accommodates varying urine volumes without immediate urge to urinate.

5️⃣Neural Control of Urination


Regulated by the pontine micturition center and parasympathetic nervous system.

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Stretch receptors activate parasympathetic nerves when bladder is full.

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Muscarinic receptors trigger detrusor muscle contraction.

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Urine is expelled through coordinated muscle relaxation and contraction.

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