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Is there a biological reason that the reproductive organs are so close to the rectum and bladder? wouldn't this increase the risk of infection and be unfavorable?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No: All mammals have the same anatomical arrangement God must have been a federal government engineer running a sewer system through a recreation area.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 12/26/2015

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