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What is the urachus? The urachus is a remnant of a channel between the bladder and the umbilicus (belly button) where urine initially drains in the fetus during the 1 st trimester of pregnancy. The channel of the urachus usually seals off and obliterates …
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is one of the most common reasons people visit their physician. Normal urine is sterile and contains no bacteria. Bacteria can enter through the urethra and invade the urinary tract lining and urine from nearby skin and …
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Testicles are two egg-shaped structures with a firm, slightly spongy feel located below the penis in the sac of loose skin called the scrotum. The size of the testicles should be roughly the same. Two main functions of the testicles include sperm and …