The structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is the:
A. Urethra
B. Calyx
C. Ureter
D. Renal pelvis
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The ureters are two muscular tubes that propel urine from the renal pelvis of each kidney to the urinary bladder via peristaltic contractions. Urethra exits bladder, renal pelvis and calyces are within the kidney.

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