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MediumMCQ
If we remove the pressure receptors from the urinary bladder wall,what will be the effect on micturition?
A
There will be no micturition
B
Micturition will continue
C
There will be no collection of urine in the bladder
D
Urine will collect in the bladder

Solution

(A) Micturition is a reflex process initiated by the stretching of the urinary bladder wall as it fills with urine.
This stretching stimulates the pressure receptors (stretch receptors) present in the bladder wall.
These receptors send signals to the central nervous system $(CNS)$,which then triggers the micturition reflex to empty the bladder.
If the pressure receptors are removed,the $CNS$ will not receive the signal that the bladder is full.
Consequently,the micturition reflex will not be initiated,leading to the absence of micturition.
2
MediumMCQ
In micturition:
A
Urethra relaxes
B
Ureter contracts
C
Ureter relaxes
D
Urethra contracts

Solution

(A) The process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder is called micturition.
During this process,the smooth muscles of the bladder wall contract,while the urethral sphincters relax to allow the flow of urine out of the body.
3
MediumMCQ
The control centres of micturition lie in:
A
Cortex
B
Hypothalamus
C
Brain stem and spinal centres
D
All the above

Solution

(D) Micturition is a reflex process,but it is also under voluntary control.
$1$. The neural mechanism causing micturition is called the micturition reflex.
$2$. The central nervous system coordinates this process through the brain stem (specifically the pontine micturition centre) and spinal cord centres (sacral region).
$3$. The cerebral cortex provides voluntary control over the initiation of micturition by inhibiting or facilitating the reflex.
$4$. Therefore,the control centres involve the cortex,brain stem,and spinal centres,making 'All the above' the correct answer.
4
EasyMCQ
In mammals,the urinary bladder opens into the ........
A
Uterus
B
Urethra
C
Vestibule
D
Ureter

Solution

(B) In mammals,the urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine.
It is connected to the outside of the body through a tube called the urethra.
Therefore,the urinary bladder opens into the urethra,through which urine is expelled from the body during micturition.
5
DifficultMCQ
What will happen if the stretch receptors of the urinary bladder wall are totally removed?
A
Micturition will continue
B
Urine will continue to collect normally in the bladder
C
There will be no micturition
D
Urine will not collect in the bladder

Solution

(C) The stretch receptors in the wall of the urinary bladder are sensory receptors that detect the distension of the bladder as it fills with urine.
These receptors send signals to the central nervous system to trigger the micturition reflex.
If these receptors are removed,the brain will not receive the signal that the bladder is full.
Consequently,the bladder will continue to fill with urine without triggering the reflex to empty it,leading to continuous,uncontrolled leakage or overflow of urine,which is often described as the loss of control over micturition.
6
MediumMCQ
What is the process of the release of urine called?
A
Micturition
B
Filtration
C
Remedial action
D
Inflammation

Solution

(A) The process of the release of urine from the urinary bladder is known as $Micturition$.
$1$. $Filtration$ refers to the process of glomerular filtration in the kidneys.
$2$. $Remedial action$ is a general term not specific to the excretory system.
$3$. $Inflammation$ is a biological response to harmful stimuli.
Therefore,the correct term for the expulsion of urine is $Micturition$.
7
EasyMCQ
Indicate whether the following statement is true or false:
Micturition is carried out by a reflex.
A
True
B
False

Solution

(A) The statement is True.
Micturition is the process of the release of urine from the urinary bladder.
It is initiated by the stretching of the urinary bladder as it gets filled with urine.
This stretch triggers stretch receptors on the walls of the bladder, which send signals to the Central Nervous System $(CNS)$.
The $CNS$ passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of smooth muscles of the bladder and simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter, causing the release of urine. This entire process is known as the micturition reflex.
8
Difficult
Explain micturition.

Solution

(N/A) Micturition is the process by which urine is expelled from the urinary bladder.
As urine accumulates in the bladder,its muscular walls stretch.
This stretching stimulates sensory nerves in the bladder wall,which sends signals to the central nervous system,initiating a micturition reflex.
This reflex triggers the urge to urinate.
To release urine,the urethral sphincter relaxes while the smooth muscles of the bladder wall contract.
This coordinated action forces urine out of the body through the urethra.
An adult human typically excretes about $1-1.5 \text{ litres}$ of urine per day.
9
Medium
Discuss the process of elimination of urine.

Solution

(N/A) $1$. The excretory units, known as $nephrons$, continuously form urine and transport it to the urinary bladder through the peristaltic movements of the $ureters$.
$2$. The $urinary \text{ } bladder$ serves as a temporary storage site for urine.
$3$. As the bladder fills with urine, the stretching of its walls stimulates $stretch \text{ } receptors$, which send sensory signals to the $Central \text{ } Nervous \text{ } System$ $(CNS)$.
$4$. The $CNS$ processes these signals and sends motor commands to initiate the contraction of the smooth muscles of the bladder wall while simultaneously relaxing the $urethral \text{ } sphincter$.
$5$. This coordinated action leads to the release of urine from the body, a process known as $micturition$.
$6$. The contraction and relaxation of the bladder are regulated by nerve impulses transmitted via $sympathetic$ and $parasympathetic$ nerve fibers.
$7$. An average adult human excretes approximately $1.5 \text{ } L$ of urine per day.
10
EasyMCQ
Correct the statement given below by choosing the right option shown in the bracket against it:
The faeces in the rectum initiate a reflex causing an urge for its removal (neural/hormonal).
A
Neural
B
Hormonal
C
Both neural and hormonal
D
None of the above

Solution

(A) The process of defecation is a voluntary process and is carried out by a mass peristaltic movement.
When faeces enter the rectum,they initiate a neural reflex (defecation reflex) that causes an urge or desire for their removal.
Therefore,the correct option is neural.
11
MediumMCQ
In infants,the process of defecation occurs by
A
Reflex action without voluntary control
B
Reflex action with voluntary control
C
Voluntary relaxation of external anal sphincter
D
Involuntary relaxation of internal anal sphincter

Solution

(A) In infants,the nervous system is not fully developed,so the process of defecation is not under voluntary control. It occurs primarily through reflex actions. The external anal sphincter,which is composed of skeletal muscle and is under voluntary control in adults,does not function with conscious control in infants. Therefore,defecation occurs via a reflex action without voluntary control.
12
MediumMCQ
The expulsion of urine from the urinary bladder is called
A
Uricolysis
B
Micturition
C
Ornithine
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is known as micturition. This process is regulated by the neural mechanism involving the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
13
MediumMCQ
What happens in micturition?
A
Contraction of smooth muscles of bladder
B
Relaxation of the urethral sphincter
C
Release of urine
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) The correct answer is $D$. All of the above.
Steps for Micturition:
$1$. The urinary bladder fills with urine and becomes distended.
$2$. Stretch receptors on the wall of the urinary bladder send signals to the $CNS$ (Central Nervous System).
$3$. The $CNS$ passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of the smooth muscles of the bladder (detrusor muscle) and the simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter.
$4$. This coordinated action results in the release of urine from the body.
14
MediumMCQ
Micturition reflex is a neural mechanism to
A
Release sweat
B
Formation of urine
C
Release urine
D
Release inorganic substance to the urine

Solution

(C) The correct answer is $C$.
Micturition is the process of voiding or releasing urine from the urinary bladder.
When the urinary bladder fills with urine,the stretch receptors on its walls send signals to the Central Nervous System $(CNS)$.
In response,the $CNS$ passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of smooth muscles of the bladder and simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter,causing the release of urine.
This neural mechanism is known as the micturition reflex.
15
MediumMCQ
The outline of the principal events of urination is given below in an unordered manner:
$I.$ Stretch receptors on the wall of the urinary bladder send signals to the $CNS$.
$II.$ The bladder fills with urine and becomes distended.
$III.$ Micturition.
$IV.$ $CNS$ passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of the smooth muscles of the bladder and simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter.
The correct order of steps for urination is:
A
$II \rightarrow I \rightarrow IV \rightarrow III$
B
$IV \rightarrow III \rightarrow II \rightarrow I$
C
$II \rightarrow I \rightarrow III \rightarrow IV$
D
$III \rightarrow II \rightarrow I \rightarrow IV$

Solution

(A) The process of micturition (urination) follows a specific physiological sequence:
$1.$ First,the urinary bladder fills with urine,which causes it to become distended $(II)$.
$2.$ This distension activates stretch receptors on the wall of the urinary bladder,which then send sensory signals to the $CNS$ $(I)$.
$3.$ The $CNS$ processes these signals and sends motor messages to initiate the contraction of the smooth muscles of the bladder and the simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter $(IV)$.
$4.$ This coordinated action results in the release of urine from the body,a process known as micturition $(III)$.
Therefore,the correct sequence is $II \rightarrow I \rightarrow IV \rightarrow III$.
16
MediumMCQ
Urine formed by nephrons is ultimately carried to ...$A$... where it is stored till a voluntary signal is given by the ...$B$.... This signal is initiated by ...$C$... of the urinary bladder as it gets filled with urine. Choose the correct option for $A, B$ and $C$ to complete the given $NCERT$ statement.
A
$A-urethra, B-CNS, C-PNS$
B
$A-urinary \text{ } bladder, B-CNS, C-stretching$
C
$A-urethra, B-CNS, C-stretching$
D
$A-urethra, B-CNS, C-ANS$

Solution

(B) The process of release of urine is called micturition.
Nephrons form urine, which is carried to the urinary bladder where it is stored until a voluntary signal is given by the central nervous system $(CNS)$.
This signal is initiated by the stretching of the urinary bladder as it gets filled with urine.
Therefore, $A$ is urinary bladder, $B$ is $CNS$, and $C$ is stretching.
17
MediumMCQ
Micturition is
A
Removal of faecal matter
B
Removal of $NH_3$
C
Removal of urea
D
Removal of urine

Solution

(D) Micturition is the process of voiding or passing out urine from the urinary bladder.
Defaecation or Egestion is the process of removal of faecal matter from the body.
Deamination is the process of removal of an amino group,often resulting in the production of $NH_3$ (ammonia).
Therefore,the correct definition of micturition is the removal of urine.
18
Easy
What is meant by micturition?

Solution

(N/A) The process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body is known as micturition. It is a reflex action triggered by the stretching of the urinary bladder wall as it fills with urine.
19
MediumMCQ
Select the incorrect statement regarding defecation.
A
It is a neural reflex action.
B
It is an involuntary action.
C
It is mediated by mass peristaltic movements.
D
Feces are expelled from the rectum out of the body.

Solution

(B) Defecation is the process of eliminating solid waste from the body.
$1$. It is initiated by a neural reflex called the defecation reflex,which is triggered by the distension of the rectum.
$2$. While the initial reflex is involuntary,the final expulsion of feces is under voluntary control through the relaxation of the external anal sphincter.
$3$. Therefore,stating that it is an involuntary action (Option $B$) is incorrect because the final act of defecation involves voluntary control of the anal sphincter.
$4$. It is mediated by mass peristaltic movements in the colon that push the feces into the rectum.
20
MediumMCQ
During micturition,which of the following occurs?
A
Relaxation of the urinary bladder
B
Contraction of the ureter
C
Contraction of the urethra
D
Relaxation of the urethral sphincter

Solution

(D) Micturition is the process of voiding urine from the urinary bladder.
During this process,the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder wall undergo contraction,while the urethral sphincter undergoes relaxation.
This coordinated action allows the urine to be expelled from the body through the urethra.
Therefore,the relaxation of the urethral sphincter is a key event in micturition.
21
MediumMCQ
Urine is stored in the urinary bladder until signals are received from the Central Nervous System $(CNS)$ which are . . . . . . .
A
Involuntary
B
Voluntary
C
Both
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The process of release of urine is called micturition. The urinary bladder acts as a reservoir for urine. As the bladder fills with urine,the stretch receptors on its walls send signals to the Central Nervous System $(CNS)$. The $CNS$ passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of smooth muscles of the bladder and simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter causing the release of urine. This process is initiated by voluntary signals,meaning the brain sends signals to the bladder to initiate micturition.
22
MediumMCQ
Where are the stretch receptors located for micturition?
A
Ureter
B
Urinary bladder
C
Central Nervous System $(CNS)$
D
Peripheral Nervous System $(PNS)$

Solution

(B) The process of release of urine is called micturition.
When the urinary bladder gets filled with urine,the stretch receptors present on the walls of the urinary bladder are activated.
These receptors send signals to the Central Nervous System $(CNS)$ via sensory neurons.
The $CNS$ then passes on motor messages to initiate the contraction of smooth muscles of the bladder and simultaneous relaxation of the urethral sphincter causing the release of urine.
23
MediumMCQ
In micturition$:-$
A
Urethral sphincter contracts,urinary bladder relaxes
B
Urethral sphincter and urinary bladder contract
C
Urethral sphincter relaxes,urinary bladder contracts
D
Urethral sphincter and urinary bladder relax

Solution

(C) Micturition is the process of the release of urine from the urinary bladder.
During this process,the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder wall undergo contraction,while the urethral sphincter relaxes to allow the flow of urine out of the body.
This reflex is mediated by the central nervous system.
Therefore,the correct sequence is the contraction of the urinary bladder and the relaxation of the urethral sphincter.
24
EasyMCQ
The urethral external sphincter present between the urinary bladder and urethra is made up of . . . . . . muscles,and is . . . . . . in nature.
A
skeletal,involuntary
B
smooth,involuntary
C
skeletal,voluntary
D
smooth,voluntary

Solution

(C) The human urinary system includes two sphincters that control the release of urine from the urinary bladder.
$1$. The internal urethral sphincter is composed of smooth muscles and is under involuntary control.
$2$. The external urethral sphincter is composed of skeletal muscles and is under voluntary control,allowing us to consciously regulate the process of micturition.
Therefore,the external sphincter is skeletal and voluntary in nature.
25
EasyMCQ
The process of expelling urine out of the body is called . . . . . . .
A
augmentation
B
diuresis
C
micturition
D
ultrafiltration

Solution

(C) The process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder is known as micturition.
$1$. $Ultrafiltration$ is the first step of urine formation occurring in the glomerulus.
$2$. $Diuresis$ refers to an increased production of urine.
$3$. $Augmentation$ is not a standard term used for the process of urination.
Therefore,the correct term for the expulsion of urine is micturition.
26
EasyMCQ
The process of expulsion of urine from the urinary bladder is called:
A
De-micturition
B
Parturition
C
Micturition
D
Deamination

Solution

(C) The process of releasing urine from the urinary bladder is known as $Micturition$.
$Parturition$ refers to the process of childbirth.
$Deamination$ is the removal of an amino group from an amino acid or other compound.
Therefore,the correct term for the expulsion of urine is $Micturition$.

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