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The bladder can hold anywhere between twelve and twenty ounces of fluid, depending on the age of the person. Bladder capacity tends to decrease with age and leads to an increased frequency of urination.
The normal capacity of the bladder is 400 to 600 mL. During urination, the bladder muscles contract, and two sphincters (valves) open to allow urine to flow out. Urine exits the bladder into the urethra, which carries urine out of the body.Because it passes through the penis, the urethra is longer in men (8 inches) than in women (1.5 inches).he normal capacity of the bladder is 400 to 600 mL. During urination, the bladder muscles contract, and two sphincters (valves) open to allow urine to flow out. Urine exits the bladder into the urethra, which carries urine out of the body.