Which factor predisposes the urinary tract to infection?
a. Increased fluid intake
b. Short urethra in young girls
c. Prostatic secretions in males
d. Frequent emptying of the bladder
B
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A This offers protective measures against UTIs.
B The short urethra in females provides a ready pathway for invasions of
organisms.
C Prostatic secretions have antibacterial properties that inhibit bacteria.
D This offers protective measures against UTIs.
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