Cystitis occurs more commonly in women than in men because the
A) female urethra is shorter than that of the male.
B) male is more resistant to infections.
C) female bladder is larger.
D) male bladder wall is thicker.
E) female is less resistant to infections.

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The female urethra is shorter than that of the male, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel to reach the bladder. This makes it easier for bacteria to cause an infection in the bladder, resulting in a higher incidence of cystitis in women.

Cystitis Occurs More Commonly in Women Than in Men Because