Question

What are ureters? Write their function.

Answer 1

Ureters:

• The thin tubular structures that emerge from the kidneys to connect them with the urinary bladder are called ureters.
• The tube-shaped ureter emerging from the right kidney is called the right ureter.
• The tube-shaped ureter emerging from the left kidney is called the left ureter.
• The length of these tubular structures is about 12 inches.

Function:

• The ureters are responsible for moving the urine produced in the kidneys to the urinary bladder. The bladder stores the urine until its released from the body through the urethra.