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. The scientific term used to describe the entire female external genital area is vagina.
A woman who shaves off all of her public hair reduces vaporizing odors that act as pheromones.
Which response lists the parts of a woman's vulva from outermost to innermost? Vaginal opening, labia minora, mons, clitoris
At puberty, a young woman shows signs of menstruation but produces no visible menstrual blood. She is experiencing abdominal pain. A doctor would likely check her for a sealed pelvic floor.
The correct labels for the lettered structures are d. A: clitoral shaft; B: urethra; C: vagina; D: clitoral crura
6. A key function of the clitoris is to d. provide lubrication to facilitate coitus
7. During sexual arousal, erection of the _______ helps to lengthen and stiffen the vagina. d. birth canal
A woman’s _______ shows the most structural and functional similarity to a man's penis. vagina
9. Female circumcision (or female genital cutting) is illegal in the United States. Given that, why might the American Academy of Pediatrics have once considered recommending the legalization of the least invasive form of the practice? b. To stop families in other countries from practicing infibulation
10. A yeast infection, or candidiasis, is the result of . an overgrowth of fungal organisms.
11. An anxious teenager consistently notices increased vaginal discharge about a week after her period. She is not experiencing pain, itching, or unusual odor. Her doctor is likely to tell her that e. the increased discharge suggests endometriosis.
12. A woman visits her doctor because urine leaks when she sneezes and she has had difficulty attaining orgasm since the birth of her child. Her doctor is likely to diagnose . weak pelvic floor muscles
13. The _______ is a controversial area of heightened sensitivity on the front wall of the vagina. c. Gräfenberg spot (G-spot)
14. Which statement about anal sex is true? d. The internal sphincter muscles open easily during anal sex.
15. Many pregnant women find themselves needing to urinate frequently. One reason for this is that a. the uterus becomes too weak to support the bladder during pregnancy
The correct labels for the lettered structures are b. A: oviducts; B: ovaries; C: cervix; D: vagina
17. Tubal ligation involves cutting or blocking a woman's fallopian tubes. Why would this procedure prevent pregnancy? It inhibits the thickening of the endometrium.
18. Tiffany is a 22-year-old woman who has had the HPV vaccine. How will this change her medical needs? b. She now has a lower risk of cervical cancer but will still need Pap tests starting at age 65.
9. A woman is considering a hysterectomy due to severe endometrial bleeding that has resisted other treatment options. Which option would be the most likely to solve the problem removal of the uterus and cervix
20. Which woman is at the greatest risk for developing ovarian cancer? d. A 65-year-old with no children and a family history of breast cancer
21. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have abnormally high levels of androgens. In addition to fertility difficulties and male-like patterns of body hair, which other symptom might you expect? a. Decreased sex drive
22. Which statement correctly describes menstruation? . Menstrual cycles are more regular during the teen years than the young adult years.
23. Kayla hopes to get pregnant and has been monitoring cervical secretions to predict ovulation. . On days with thin, stretchy, and abundant secretions
24. For a few days each month, Destiny feels more sexual desire than usual. This likely occurs when . her follicle stimulating hormone peaks
25. A woman experiencing high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash after a recent use of tampons should be checked for . toxic shock syndrome
. The leading cause of death for women in the United States is breast cancer.
27. A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is reduced if she . uses oral contraceptives.
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