The human bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that is located in the pelvis. Its main function is to store urine, which is produced by the kidneys and transported to the bladder via two tubes called ureters. When the bladder is full, it sends a signal to the brain, which triggers the urge to urinate. […]
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Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when your body uses more water than you consume. If you do not consume enough water this can affect the functions of the body. This occurs because the balance of minerals, vitamins and other chemicals in your body is not normal. Dehydration has an effect on proper nutrition as the correct fluids are […]
The Prostate
The prostate gland is a muscular gland found only in men. It is normally the size of a walnut and is situated in the lower abdomen. Specifically, it is located just underneath the bladder, and the urethra passes from the bladder, through the prostate gland, to the penis. Its main function is to produce prostate […]