GENERAL HISTOLOGY

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN

TESTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The structure that provides protection and cushioning for the vaginal and urethral opening is the
A
labia majora
B
cervix
C
fimbriae
D
endometrium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The labia majora are the two lateral borders of the vulva; they consist of skin, sebaceous glands, and adipose tissue and provide cushion and protection to the sensitive structures encased within the labia minora.

Detailed explanation-2: -The labia majora are a prominent pair of cutaneous skin folds that will form the lateral longitudinal borders of the vulval clefts. The labia majora forms the folds that cover the labia minora, clitoris, vulva vestibule, vestibular bulbs, Bartholin’s glands, Skene’s glands, urethra, and the vaginal opening.

Detailed explanation-3: -The labia (lips) are folds of skin around your vaginal opening. The labia majora (outer lips) are usually fleshy and covered with pubic hair. The labia minora (inner lips) are inside your outer lips. They begin at your clitoris and end under the opening to your vagina. Labia can be short or long, wrinkled or smooth.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although they naturally vary in shape and size from woman to woman, the labia minora serve to protect the female urethra and the entrance to the female reproductive tract.

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