The long, muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder using rhythmic muscular contractions are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

ureters

The ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder using peristalsis.

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Which of the following are controversial bioethical issues?

A. Genetic testing, embryonic stem cell research, and euthanasia B. Clinical trials, experimental drugs, and medical research C. Cancer treatments, colonoscopies, and brain scans for patients with seizures D. All of the above E. None of the above

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