Infection in the urinary tract is limited by all the following except

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C) is incorrect because it describes factors that actually increase the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), not limit them. In men, the prostate gland can help prevent infections by secreting substances that slow bacterial growth, but constriction of the urethra is not protective and can actually contribute to infections by impeding urine flow. In women, the placement of the urethra near the anus increases the risk of bacterial entry into the urinary tract, especially E. coli from the bowel.

Infection in the Urinary Tract Is Limited by All the Following