Bitter triggers acetylcholine release from polymodal urethral chemosensory cells and bladder reflexes

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Cutting edge biomedical research has determined that your pee hole can sense umami https://t.co/V4fP1qEDff

Has anyone heard of the urethra tasting things? Or used the antihistamine diet for the oft-dreaded urethral pain? Seems like there is not a great evolutionary role for these canonical taste buds. @icnjill @ICHelp @NIHPainResearch https://t.co/aV2lwl9jo…

Your urethra responds to bitter because pathogenic bacteria's biofilms are relevant. https://t.co/SInxEtWAL4 https://t.co/IVCgZfkNke

RT @MarcusDrakeUrol: Dr Kummer at ESFFU/ ESIU session. Brush cells of urethra may detect infection encroachment. #eau16 https://t.co/briPz…

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