Why are women more prone than men to develop a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

A. The urethra is shorter and opens to the surface near the anus
B. The urethra opens below the vagina
C. The urethra is wide
D. The urethra opens above the clitoris
E. The urethra is longer


Answer: A

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