Why doesn't semen enter the urinary bladder during ejaculation?
A) The smooth muscle sphincter at the base of the urinary bladder closes.
B) Ejaculation is a parasympathetic reflex resulting in no response by urinary contraction muscles.
C) There is no urge to urinate during sexual intercourse because of the suppression of LH by testosterone buildup in the blood.
D) There is no common duct between the reproductive system and the urinary system.

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The smooth muscle sphincter at the base of the urinary bladder closes during ejaculation, preventing semen from entering the bladder.

Why Doesn't Semen Enter the Urinary Bladder During Ejaculation