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What is micturition?

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What is micturition?

What is Micturition? Explain.

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When the urinary bladder is full the urine is expelled out through the urethra. This process is called micturition.

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Chapter 20: Organ Systems in Animals - Exercise [Page 245]

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Samacheer Kalvi Science [English] Class 9 TN Board
Chapter 20 Organ Systems in Animals
Exercise | Q VI. 4. | Page 245

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