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Pee

Unit 1
Pee colors
Different Pee ColorsCloudy PeeBloody Pee
Unit 2 • Chapter 1

Pee Strength

Video Summary

Holding your pee for long periods of time is not good for your health. It can stretch your bladder and your external sphincter muscles. This can lead to urinary retention, where you end up with too much urine in your bladder for too long. This can cause kidney failure and ultimately death.

Knowledge Check

What happens when you hold in your pee for too long?

What is the name of the muscles that control the release of urine?

What is the most common symptom of urinary retention?