Infection controlQuestion 1131 of 1700
How does the flow of urine help protect the body?
- It adds friendly germs to the bladder
- It washes germs out of the urinary tract
- It warms the bladder and lowers fever
- It makes mucus for the kidneys
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Correct answer: It washes germs out of the urinary tract
Flushing carries microbes away and helps keep the urinary tract sterile.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 4.3: Defenses Against Transmission of Infection
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026