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What is the role of Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
What is the role of Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
- Stimulates the immune response to fight off bacteria
- Forms a water barrier to protect against bacteria (correct)
- Attracts bacteria to prevent infection
- Breaks down bacteria for removal
What is a contributing condition for Urinary Tract Infection mentioned in the text?
What is a contributing condition for Urinary Tract Infection mentioned in the text?
- Inflammation of the urethral mucosa (correct)
- Increased bladder emptying capacity
- Regular consumption of water
- High levels of urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA)
Which factor can impair the protective effect of Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
Which factor can impair the protective effect of Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
- Consumption of antibiotics
- Exposure to certain agents like saccharin (correct)
- Regular hydration
- Presence of urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA)
What is the function of urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the urethra?
What is the function of urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the urethra?
Which condition contributes to altered states that can lead to Urinary Tract Infection?
Which condition contributes to altered states that can lead to Urinary Tract Infection?
What can cause obstructed urinary flow leading to Urinary Tract Infections?
What can cause obstructed urinary flow leading to Urinary Tract Infections?
What can lead to the impairment of Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
What can lead to the impairment of Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) in the urinary tract?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing condition for Urinary Tract Infection mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a contributing condition for Urinary Tract Infection mentioned in the text?
What role does urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA) play in the urethra?
What role does urinary immunoglobulin A (IgA) play in the urethra?
Which condition can lead to obstructed urinary flow resulting in Urinary Tract Infections?
Which condition can lead to obstructed urinary flow resulting in Urinary Tract Infections?
What effect does Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) have between the bladder and urine?
What effect does Glycosaminoglycan (GAG) have between the bladder and urine?
What can cause bacterial invasion of the urinary tract by increasing the shedding of bladder epithelial cells?
What can cause bacterial invasion of the urinary tract by increasing the shedding of bladder epithelial cells?
