Enlargement of the prostate in benign prostatic hypertrophy may also be associated with
a. urinary obstruction. c. smoking.
b. frequent sexual activity. d. overstimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors.
A
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is related to aging. The prostate capsule may contract and prostatic urethral tone may increase, resulting in urinary obstruction. Frequent sexual activity, smoking, and overstimulation of alpha-1 adrenergic receptors are not related to enlargement of the prostate.
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