Select the correct statement about the ureters. a. the ureter is innervated by parasympathetic nerve endings only. b. ureters contain sphincters at the entrance to the bladder to prevent the backflow of urine. c. the ureters are capable of peristalsis like that of the gastrointestinal tract. d. the epithelium is stratified squamous like the skin, which allows a great deal of stretch.

Option (C).

Explanation:

Ureters is an important component of the excretory system. Ureters are the tube like structures that connect the kidney with the urinary bladder.

The urine is passage way from the kidney to the bladder. The peristalsis movement occur in the ureters for the passage of urine. The peristaltic movements are similar that occur in the gastrointestinal tract.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).