Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Differences

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT True of the differences between the male and female urethrae?

• A) The male urethra is part of both the urinary and reproductive systems while the female urethra is only part of the urinary system.
• B) The male urethra opens at the tip of the penis while the female urethra opens anterior to the vagina opening.
• C) The male urethra transports both urine and sperm (but never at the same time) while the only function of the female urethra is to transport urine.
• D) The male urethra has three different regions: prostatic, membranous, and spongy while the female urethra lacks these regions.
• E) The male urethra is the same length as the female urethra.

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Definitions:

Inferior Mesenteric Vein

A vein that drains blood from the lower part of the large intestine and rectum into the portal vein.

Gastrosplenic Vein

A blood vessel that carries blood from the stomach and spleen towards the heart.

Inferior Phrenic Vein

Veins that drain blood from the diaphragm into the inferior vena cava or the left suprarenal vein.

Axillary Vein

A vein that accompanies the axillary artery and drains the upper limb and the lateral aspect of the thorax and breast.