11/30/2022
In honor of National Bladder Health Month check out these bladder facts, because !
*On average, the bladder holds about two cups of urine (about 16 ounces).
*The bladder is a hollow, balloon-shaped organ, and is mostly made of muscle.
*When the bladder is empty it looks like a deflated balloon. The shape of the bladder changes when it fills up.
*Urine is produced in the kidneys. It flows through tubes called ureters into the bladder.
*It's normal to go to the bathroom 4 to 8 times a day and no more than twice a night.
*Women have shorter urethras than men and are more likely to get a bladder infection as bacteria from outside the body can get into the urinary system easier.
*The bladder muscle helps you urinate by squeezing to force the urine out.
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