Húgyhólyag

Húgyhólyag is the Hungarian word for urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine before it is expelled from the body. It is located in the pelvis, behind the pubic bone. The bladder is part of the urinary system, which also includes the kidneys, ureters, and urethra.

The kidneys filter waste products from the blood and produce urine. This urine then travels down the ureters to the bladder, where it is stored. The bladder can expand significantly to accommodate urine. When the bladder is full, stretch receptors in its walls send signals to the brain, creating the urge to urinate.

The process of urination, also known as micturition, involves the coordinated action of the bladder muscles and sphincter muscles. When a person decides to urinate, the bladder muscles contract, and the sphincter muscles relax, allowing urine to flow out of the body through the urethra.

Disorders affecting the húgyhólyag can lead to various urinary symptoms, such as incontinence, difficulty urinating, or frequent urination. These conditions can be caused by infections, stones, inflammation, or neurological problems. Medical attention is often sought to diagnose and treat such issues.