The organ that stores urine before excretion is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The organ that stores urine before excretion is the:
A. Urethra
B. Ureter
C. Urinary bladder
D. Kidney
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that temporarily stores urine received from the kidneys via the ureters, until micturition. The urethra drains urine to the exterior.

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