MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TRACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A membrane that partially closes the entrance to the vagina is called the ____
A
mucosal layer
B
hymen
C
muscularis layer
D
prepuce
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vagina. The vagina is an elastic, muscular tube connected to the cervix proximally and extends to the external surface through the vulva vestibule. The distal opening of the vagina is usually partially covered by a membrane called the hymen. The vaginal opening is located posterior to the urethra opening.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hymen doesn’t cover the vagina Coming from the Greek word meaning membrane, the hymen is a small piece of skin found inside the opening of the vagina. Contrary to its name, the hymen is not a complete membrane covering the full vaginal opening.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hymen (Ancient Greek: ), Hymenaios or Hymenaeus, in Hellenistic religion, is a god of marriage ceremonies, inspiring feasts and song.

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