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Bladder

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A diagram of the excretory system showing the bladder.

The bladder is an organ in the excretory system that stores urine before it is released.

About the Bladder

Urine is gradually supplied to the bladder by the ureters.
Once the bladder is full urine is released through the urethra.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A diagram of the excretory system showing the bladder.

The bladder is an organ in the excretory system that stores urine before it is released.

About the Bladder

Urine is gradually supplied to the bladder by the ureters.
Once the bladder is full urine is released through the urethra.

References

AQA

Bladder, pages 200-201, 205, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA

OCR

Bladder, page 120, Gateway GCSE Biology, Oxford, OCR