Which structure transports urine from the kidney toward the bladder?

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Multiple Choice

Which structure transports urine from the kidney toward the bladder?

Explanation:
Urine moves from the kidney through a muscular tube called the ureter, which runs from the renal pelvis to the bladder. The ureter uses rhythmic contractions (peristalsis) to push urine downward toward the bladder, ensuring it reaches and is stored there. The other structures have different roles: the urethra carries urine out of the body, the bladder stores urine, and the kidneys produce urine.

Urine moves from the kidney through a muscular tube called the ureter, which runs from the renal pelvis to the bladder. The ureter uses rhythmic contractions (peristalsis) to push urine downward toward the bladder, ensuring it reaches and is stored there. The other structures have different roles: the urethra carries urine out of the body, the bladder stores urine, and the kidneys produce urine.

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