Describe the major function of the following structures:1. ureters2. urinary bladder3. urethra
What will be an ideal response?
1. ureters: transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
2. urinary bladder: store urine
3. urethra: transport urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
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