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Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the structural differences between the urethra of males and females?
the male urethra is about 20 cm long, while the female urethra is 3-4 cm long
the female has a longer urethra
O the male has a shorter urethra
O there is no difference between male and female urethras
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