Multiple choice What is the function of the ureters? Connect the kidneys to the inferior vena cava Connect the Kidneys to the adrenal gland Connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder Connect the urinary bladder to the external urethral opening Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The ureters are muscular tubes that transport urine from the renal pelvis of each kidney to the urinary bladder. The urethra, on the other hand, connects the bladder to the outside of the body.