Question

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which of the following are true of urinary tract infections (utis)?
□ commonly refers to a bladder infection.
□ they occur more often in men.
□ they can occur anywhere in the urinary tract.
□ they occur when bacteria invade and multiply.
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Explanation:

• For option A: UTIs commonly involve the bladder (cystitis), so this is true.
• For option B: UTIs are more common in women due to shorter urethra, so this is false.
• For option C: UTIs can affect the urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys (any part of the urinary tract), so this is true.
• For option D: UTIs are caused by bacteria (like E. coli) invading and multiplying in the urinary tract, so this is true.

Answer:

A. Commonly refers to a bladder infection.
C. They can occur anywhere in the urinary tract.
D. They occur when bacteria invade and multiply.