Question

Differentiate between the following:

Ureter and Urethra in man

Answer 1

Ureter:

1. It is a tube-like structure.
2. It carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Urethra in man:

1. It is a tube-like structure.
2. It permits the urine to pass out from the body.
3. In males, the urethra also carries semen during ejaculation.

Ureter	Urethra in man
1. It connects the kidney and urinary bladder.	1. It connects the urinary bladder to the exterior,
2. It carries only urine to the bladder.	2. It carries urine as well as semen to the exterior of the body.