The micturition process begins with the stretching of the urinary bladder as it fills with urine. This stretching triggers stretch receptors on the bladder walls, which then send signals to the central nervous system (CNS) . Upon receiving these signals, the CNS issues motor commands that cause the bladder's smooth muscles to contract (E) and the urethral sphincter to relax , facilitating urine release.

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