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7 September, 16:15

Which of the following statements is a false or incorrect statement? A. The male urethra is longer than the female urethra. B. The male urethra is a passageway for both urine and semen. C. The male urethra serves both the urinary and reproductive systems at the same time. D. The male urethra serves both the urinary and reproductive systems but at different times.

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  1. 7 September, 16:23
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    The correct answer will be option - C.

    Explanation:

    The urethra of male and female although perform the function of passing urine out of the body but they show many anatomical as well as functional differences like:

    1. Length: the male urethra is longer (20 cm) than female urethra (6 cm).

    2. Diameter: male urethra is wider (9 mm) to the female urethra (6mm)

    3. Function: male urethra act as part of both reproductive as well as urinary system whereas female as a part of the urinary system.

    The male urethra performs the function as a reproductive part and urinary part at a different time that is they ejaculate sperm and urine at different times not same.

    Thus, Option-C is the correct answer.
  2. 7 September, 19:48
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    Option (C).

    Explanation:

    The male urethra is a tube like structure that can carry the passageway of both the urine ans semen. The segments of male urethra are membranous, spongy and prostatic.

    The male urethra can serve both the reproductive and the urinary system at the same time. The sphincter movement of urethra control the voluntary and involuntary actions of the urination.

    Thus, the correct answer is option (C).
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