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Cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair is called:

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Mons pubis
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Labia majora
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Labia minora
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Clitoris
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Solution

The correct option is A Mons pubis
(i) Mons Pubis- It is the anteriormost portion of the external genitalia with fatty tissue which is covered by the skin and pubic hairs. It acts as a cushion during intercourse.
(ii) Labia Majora- These are fleshy folds of tissue which extend down from the mons pubis and surrounds the vaginal opening.
(iii) Labia Minora- These are paired folds of tissue under the labia majora.
(iv) Clitoris is a tiny finger-like structure which lies at the upper junction of the two labia minora above urethral opening.

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