The terminal portion of the urinary system consists of a small tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body called the
A)uvula
B)external urethral orifice
C)ureter
D)urethra
E)collecting duct

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The urethra is the small tube that extends from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body. The other choices are not correct - the uvula is part of the digestive system, the external urethral orifice is the opening where the urethra exits the body, the ureter is the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, and the collecting duct is a structure within the kidney that helps to concentrate urine.

The Terminal Portion of the Urinary System Consists of a Small