Which of the following is not true of the urethra?
A)It is about the same length in males and females.
B)It contains two sphincters, one composed of smooth muscle, and the other composed of skeletal muscle.
C)The type of epithelium found in the mucous coat changes between the base of the urinary bladder and the external urethral orifice.
D)It contains urethral glands, which secrete protective mucus into the lumen of the urethra.
E)All of these are true of the urethra.

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The male urethra is typically longer than the female urethra. In males, the urethra serves as a passage for both urine and semen, while in females, it only serves as a passage for urine. Therefore, the female urethra is shorter.

Which of the Following Is Not True of the Urethra