Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The external urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.
2. Urinary catheterization is a successful treatment for suppression.
3. Urinary catheterization is a successful treatment for retention.
4. In suppression, the kidneys are still functioning normally.
5. In retention, the kidneys are no longer producing urine.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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