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| INTERACTIVE LEARNING MODULE |
"Urinary Anatomy and Physiology" Online Course
Hollister Incorporated has developed an innovative online course: "Urinary Anatomy and Physiology." While initially designed for healthcare professionals, this educational course is a helpful tool for anyone who wants to learn more about the human body. We invite you to spend a few minutes viewing this easy, informative online course. |
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| ANATOMY DIAGRAMS |
| Incontinence can have many causes — from simple actions such as drinking too much liquid to far more complex problems such as disease or injury of your urinary tract or reproductive organs. To fully understand incontinence, here is how a normal bladder works: |
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| The kidneys filter certain waste products from the blood and make urine — approximately 1-3 ounces of urine each hour. Urine is carried from the kidneys through two narrow, hollow tubes called ureters. Each ureter is about 11-14 inches long, ending at the lower portion of the bladder, and designed to prevent urine backup. The bladder is the grapefruit-sized sac where urine is stored. Its muscular form can hold about 16 ounces (500 mL) of urine before you feel the strong urge to urinate. Voiding (or urination) occurs when the bladder muscle (or detrusor) contracts and the external sphincters open. Urine then leaves the body through the urethra. |
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| Female Urinary System |
| Male Urinary System |
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