Infection in the urinary tract is limited by all the following except
A) constriction of the urethra by the prostate gland in men.
B) the slightly acidic pH of urine.
C) constriction of the urethra by the prostate gland in men and the placement of the urethra near the anus in women.
D) the flushing action of urine through the ureters and urethra.
E) the urinary microbiome.
Answer: C
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