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What are the differences between male and female urethra


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Male urethra is a small pathway in the penis through which the sperms travel from the sperm duct to the body of female.

Female urethra is located in the vaginal region and it opens through the labia.

Male urethra Female urethra
The length of the male urethra ranges from 7-9 inches.The length of the female urethra is 1.5 inches.
The male urethra extends from the urinary bladder and ends in the penis.The female urethra extends from the neck of urinary bladder and opens to the exterior.
The male urethra passes through the prostate gland.The female urethra passes through the urethral sphincter.

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