Difference between Ureters and Urethra
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Ureters |
Urethra |
1. | A pair of narrow, thick walled, muscular tube that transfers urine from kidney to urinary bladder is referred as Ureters. | A tubular structure which arises from the neck of urinary bladder, Also it opens to the exterior is referred as Urethra. |
2. | Ureter are total two in numbers. | Urethra is only one. |
3. | The tubes of ureter carry urine from kidneys and the urinary bladder. | The opening of urethra removes urine out of the body. |
4. | Ureter is a thin and long tube. | Urethra is a broad and short tube. |
5. | Ureters are the middle part of the urinary system. | Urethra is the last part of the urinary system. |
6. | Ureters are also known for the part of urinary system in males. | Urethra is also known for a part of both reproductive and urinary system. |
7. | The length of the ureter is 25 cm and diameter of the ureter is 3mm. | The length of urethra is 22.3 cm and diameter of the urethra is 8-9 mm. |