The mechanism whereby benign enlargement of the prostate affects urinary function in older men includes which of the following
A)It may compress the membranous urethra.
B)It may compress the body of the bladder.
C)It may compress the opening of the ureters into the bladder.
D)It may compress the prostatic urethra.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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Benign enlargement of the prostate can compress the prostatic urethra, resulting in obstruction of urinary flow. This can lead to symptoms such as urinary hesitancy, weak urinary stream, and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Compression of other structures mentioned in the options A, B, and C may also occur as the prostate gland increases in size, but they are not directly related to urinary function. Option E is incorrect because option D is the correct answer.

The Mechanism Whereby Benign Enlargement of the Prostate Affects Urinary