What anatomical feature puts women more at risk for urinary tract infections?
a. a larger bladder c. thinner ureters
b. a shorter urethra d. larger kidneys
B
Females have a shorter urethra than males, thus increasing the risk for urinary tract infections. Bacteria have a shorter distance to travel to the kidneys.
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