Mechanisms for Defense Against Urinary Pathogens in Men Include: (Select

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Multiple Choice

Mechanisms for defense against urinary pathogens in men include: (select all that apply)

• A) the long length of the urethra.
• B) the alkaline pH of urine.
• C) the secretion of mucus that traps bacteria.
• D) the antimicrobial secretions from the prostate.
• E) the implantation of the ureters in the bladder.

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Definitions:

Pulsations

Rhythmic beatings or throbs, often referring to the palpable heartbeat or arteries reflecting the cardiac cycle.

Radial Pulse

The pulse felt at the wrist on the side of the thumb, indicative of heart rate and rhythm.

Doppler Device

A medical device that employs Doppler ultrasound technology to produce images and sounds of blood flow or movement within the body.

Auscultate

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs, typically with a stethoscope, for medical diagnosis.