Body systemsQuestion 1665 of 1700
What does an enlarged prostate do in an older man?
- It presses on the urethra and can block urine flow
- It presses on the kidneys and stops them
- It makes the bladder produce more urine
- It squeezes the bowel and causes constipation
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Correct answer: It presses on the urethra and can block urine flow
The man may have trouble starting the urine stream.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026