HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Why are urinary tract infections more common in women than men?
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women’s urethras are shorter than men’s
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women’s ureters are shorter than men’s
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men’s ureters are shorter than women’s
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men’s ureters are shorter than women’s
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Women have a shorter urethra than men do. As a result, there’s less distance for bacteria to travel to reach the bladder. Sexual activity. Being sexually active tends to lead to more UTI s.
Detailed explanation-2: -As men have longer urethras than women, they are less prone to UTIs because bacteria need to travel a longer distance to reach the bladder. Most UTIs are caused by a bacteria called Escherichia coli (E coli).
Detailed explanation-3: -The female urethra is much shorter in length in women than men. The average female urethra is 1-2 inches long compared to the male urethra which is 6 inches long. This is important when it comes to bacteria.
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