Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 8, Question 1.


1. Regarding the anatomy and function of the female urinary system, choose the true descriptions from those below.

A The detrusor muscle is striated muscle under voluntary control.

B Parasympathetic nerves aid voiding.

C Sympathetic nerves prevent voiding.

D The bladder can normally ‘store’ (its capacity) about 200 mL.

E The cerebral cortex modifies the voiding reflex and can contract or relax the pelvic floor and the smooth muscle of the urethra.

F None of the above.