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Micturition is the process by which the urine from the urinary bladder is excreted. As the urine accumulates, the muscular walls of the bladder expand. The walls stimulate the sensory nerves in the bladder, setting up a reflex action. This reflex stimulates the urge to pass out urine. To discharge urine, the urethral sphincter relaxes and the smooth muscles of the bladder contract. This forces the urine out from the bladder.
An adult human excretes about 1 – 1.5 litres of urine per day.
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  2. Explain the autoregulatory mechanism of GFR.

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  8. Give a brief account of the counter current mechanism.

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  9. Describe the role of liver, lungs and skin in excretion.

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