The Student Nurse Studying the Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary

The student nurse studying the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system knows that the following are functions of the bladder. Select all that apply.

A) The bladder serves as a temporary reservoir for urine.
B) The sympathetic system carries inhibitory impulses to the bladder .
C) Urine from the bladder empties into the pelvis of each kidney.
D) A fold of membrane in the bladder closes the entrance to the ureters when pressure exists.
E) The parasympathetic system carries motor impulses to the bladder and inhibitory impulses to the internal sphincter.
F) From the bladder, urine is transported by rhythmic peristalsis through the ureters to the kidneys.