The condition benign prostatic hypertrophy in which the pros

The condition benign prostatic hypertrophy, in which the prostate is enlarged, often results in urinary retention- the- inability to completely empty the bladder. Considering the anatomy of the male genitourinary tract, explain this symptom.

Solution

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition of enlarged prostate gland .The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger, it may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems with urinating, like urinary retention.