The process of expelling urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra is called
A)retention
B)defecation
C)micturition
D)filtration
E)expectoration

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Micturition is the scientific term for the act of urination or voiding urine from the bladder through the urethra. Choice A, retention, is the opposite of micturition and refers to the inability to empty the bladder. Defecation (Choice B) is the process of expelling feces from the large intestine through the anus. Filtration (Choice D) is a process that occurs in the kidneys to remove waste products from the blood. Expectoration (Choice E) is the act of coughing up and spitting out phlegm or mucus from the respiratory tract.

The Process of Expelling Urine from the Urinary Bladder Through