Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to the urethra?

• A. In males, it is common to both excretory and reproductive pathways.
• B. In females, it facilitates the passage of both urine and gametes.
• C. In males, it is called the ‘urogenital tract’.
• D. In females, the vaginal opening and urethral opening are distinct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B In females, it facilitates the passage of both urine and gametes.

The urethra connects the urinary bladder to the urethral meatus for the excretion of urine in both males and females.

But in males, it also functions to transfer the gametes from the reproductive tract to the outside. So, it is also called the ‘urogenital tract’ in males since it acts as a common passageway between the excretory system and the reproductive system.

In females, there are distinct pathways for the excretory and reproductive systems. The uterus opens to the outside through the vaginal opening. The urinary bladder opens outside through the urethra.