Question

Q - mention the difference between ureter and urethra ?
(give answer point by point)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Urethra is the last part of the urinary system, whereas ureters are located at the middle of the urinary system. An adult human has two ureter and one urethra. Ureter propels urine from kidneys to the urinary bladder, while urethra passes urine from the urinary bladder to exterior

Answer 2

Answer:

Difference between ureter and urethra

1. Ureter: Ureter refers to a duct through which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.   while Urethra: Urethra refers to a duct through which urine passes from the bladder to the outside of the body.
2. Ureter: Ureter drains urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.  while Urethra: Urethra drains urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
3. Ureter: There are two ureters in the urinary system.  while Urethra: There is only a single urethra in the urinary system.
4. Ureter: Ureter is in the middle part of the urinary system.  while Urethra: Urethra is in the last part of the urinary system.
5. Ureter: Ureter is a thin and long tube.  while Urethra: Urethra is a broad and short tube
6. Ureter:  Ureter is considered as a part of the urinary system in males.  while Urethra: Urethra is considered as a part of both urinary and reproductive system.

Explanation

Ureter and urethra are the two tubular structures of the urinary system. Ureter drains urine from kidney to bladder while urethra drains urine from bladder to the outside of the body. The main difference between ureter and urethra is the function of each tube in the urinary system.