Which factor predisposes a child to urinary tract infections?
a. Increased fluid intake c. Prostatic secretions in males
b. Short urethra in young girls d. Frequent emptying of the bladder
ANS: B
The short urethra in females provides a ready pathway for invasions of organisms. Increased fluid intake and frequent bladder emptying offer protective measures against urinary tract infections. Prostatic secretions have antibacterial properties that inhibit bacteria.
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