Urine retention is a greater problem for elderly men than for elderly women because men
A) can develop benign prostatic hyperplasia.
B) have larger bladders.
C) have weaker urinary sphincters.
D) have narrower ureters.
E) have fewer glomeruli.

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects many elderly men, leading to an enlarged prostate gland. This enlargement can impede the flow of urine from the bladder through the urethra, causing urinary retention. This condition is specific to men due to the presence of the prostate gland.

Urine Retention Is a Greater Problem for Elderly Men Than