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A 42-year-old woman visits the outpatient clinic due to painful urination. A dipstick test reveals leukocytosis, which confirms the diagnosis of urinary tract infection. Which of the following is the best anatomic explanation for the fact that women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections than men?

AThe vagina contains less bacterial flora than the penis.
BThe prostate gland produces antibacterial prostatic fluids.
CThe urethra is much shorter in females.
DThe urethra is located within the vagina.
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