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Question
Differentiate between:
Ureter and Urethra.
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Solution
| Ureter | Urethra |
| It transports urine from kidneys to the urinary bladder. | It transports urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior. |
| The sphincter muscle is absent. | It is guarded by a sphincter muscle. |
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