Pee, or urine, is stored in the bladder in males.
The Journey of Urine in Males
Urine production and storage is a critical bodily function. Here's a quick look at how it happens:
- Kidney filtration: Blood is filtered by the kidneys to remove waste and excess water, forming urine.
- Ureter transport: The urine travels from the kidneys through tubes called ureters to the bladder.
- Bladder storage: The urine is then stored in the bladder, which is a muscular organ designed to expand and hold urine until it's time for excretion. The reference indicates that the urine is stored in the bladder.
- Urethra release: When the bladder is full, a signal is sent to the brain, and the urine leaves the body through a tube called the urethra.
Components of the Urinary System
| Organ | Function |
|---|---|
| Kidneys | Filter blood and create urine |
| Ureters | Transport urine from kidneys to bladder |
| Bladder | Stores urine until it’s time to urinate |
| Urethra | Tube through which urine exits the body |
The bladder serves as the primary storage location for urine in males before it is released through the urethra. This process is carefully controlled by the nervous system and muscles of the bladder and urethra.
