The mechanism whereby benign enlargement of the prostate affects urinary function in older men may be due to which of the following?
A) compression of the membranous urethra
B) compression of the body of the bladder
C) compression of the opening of the ureters into the bladder
D) compression of the prostatic urethra
E) deterioration of the detrusor muscle

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Benign enlargement of the prostate can cause compression of the prostatic urethra, resulting in urinary symptoms such as difficulty initiating urination, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying.

The Mechanism Whereby Benign Enlargement of the Prostate Affects Urinary