What is the function of the bladder?

The function of the bladder is to store urine. After urine is produced in the kidneys, it travels through the ureters and is stored in the bladder until the body is ready to excrete it. The bladder is a muscular sac that can expand to accommodate varying volumes of urine, allowing it to store urine until the appropriate time for urination. This storage function is crucial for maintaining proper urinary function and control.

While the kidneys filter blood and produce urine, and the ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder, these processes are distinct from the primary role of the bladder itself, which is solely focused on the storage of urine until it is expelled from the body.