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15 Cards in this Set
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What are teh external genitalia collectively called?
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Vulva
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What is the mons pubis?
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an expanse of skin and subcutaneous connective tissue immediately anterior to the pubic symphysis and is believed to act as a cushion during sexual intercourse.
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What is the expanse of skin and subcutaneous connective tissue immediately anterior to the pubic symphsis and is believed to act as a cushion during sexual intercourse?
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mons pubis
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What is the mons pubis covered with/
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hair
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What is the labia majora? What are they homologous to in the male
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paired, thickened folds of skin and connective tissue that are homologous to the scrotum in the male
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What is the labia minora?
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paired folds immediately internal to the labia majora
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What type of glands are located in the labia minora?
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sebaceous glands
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What results in enhanced pigmentation of the the folds?
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melanocytes located there
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What is the space between the labia minora called?
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vestibule
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What is within the vestibule?
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urethral opening, vaginal orifice, great vestibular glands
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What are the 4 major external genitalia of the female reproductive system?
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Mons pubis
labia majora and minora (folds) vestibule clitoris |
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What are the bartholin's glnads?
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secrete mucin as a lubricant for the vagina during sexual excitation
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what are the bartholin glands homologous to?
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the male cowper's glands
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What is located at the anterior regions of the labia minora?
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clitoris
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What is the clitoris homologous to?
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penus
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