Why is a woman more likely to experience bladder infections than a man?

A) The urethra and vagina are separate openings into the body.
B) The urethra is shorter in a woman than in a man.
C) The urethra is longer in a woman than in a man.
D) The acidity of the urine makes women more susceptible to infections.


B

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