What three body systems are affected by urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like Gonorrhea?

• A. Reproductive, Circulatory, and Excretory
• B. Muscular, Nervous, and Endocrine
• C. Digestive, Immune, and Lymphatic
• D. Endocrine, Skeletal, and Integumentary

Answer: (A)

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as Gonorrhea primarily influence the reproductive, circulatory, and excretory body systems, making the first choice the most accurate.

The reproductive system is directly affected due to the nature of STDs, which often infect the reproductive organs and can lead to complications such as infertility or pelvic inflammatory disease. In the case of UTIs, they can escalate and cause severe infections that may involve the reproductive organs as well.

The excretory system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, is involved because UTIs specifically arise in these areas. They result from bacteria that infect the urinary tract, leading to inflammation and various symptoms, such as painful urination and frequent urges to urinate.

The circulatory system can also be impacted because infections in the urinary tract or reproductive system can lead to bacteria entering the bloodstream, resulting in systemic issues, including sepsis.

In contrast, the other options include body systems such as muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems, which are not directly involved in the mechanisms or complications associated with UTIs and STDs. Similarly, the digestive and immune systems, along with lymphatic, skeletal, and integ