When you pee, your body empties the bladder, but sometimes you can push and more pee will come out. So how come your body doesn’t get rid of all the pee at once?

Question

When you pee, your body empties the bladder, but sometimes you can push and more pee will come out. So how come your body doesn’t get rid of all the pee at once?

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Answer 1

Your bladder is sort of like a balloon. If you blow up a balloon, then just let it go, most the air comes out on its own. But, to “completely” empty it of air, you need to squeeze it. Bladders are the same. They can empty most the way just by relaxing, but to get the last little bit out, you need to squeeze it