Question

Which of the following is the average length of the female urethra?

A.) 1 to 1.5 in
B.) 2 to 2.5 in
C.) 5 to 5.5 in
D.) 6 to 6.5 in

Answer 1

The average length of the female urethra is approximaty B.) 2 to 2.5 in

Step-by-step explanation:

The urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the external urethral orifice, and its length varies depending on anatomical differences between males and females.

In genetically male individuals with XY chromosomes, the urethra is much longer. This is because the male urethra travels through the length to reach the external urethral orifice.

The shorter length of the female urethra is one of the reasons for the greater incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in females. The shorter distance bacteria have to travel to reach the bladder increases the risk of bacterial contamination. The correct answer is B.) 2 to 2.5 in