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

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Micturition is

What is meant by micturition?

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:

Explain micturition.

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What will happen if the stretch receptors of the urinary bladder wall are totally removed?

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