Chapter 17, Problem 36RA

Summary Introduction

To review:

The treatment of incontinence through:

1. Surgery

2. Drug that blocks specific muscarinic ACh (acetylcholine) receptors

3. Drug that blocks the action of testosterone.

Introduction:

Urine is a waste product of the body when the kidneys perform filtration of blood. Urine is stored in the urinary bladder until it is excreted from the body. Urinary continence can be defined as involuntary urination or unchecked urine leakage. This incontinence can result from various reasons.