Question

The female external genitalia includes

• A. Clitoris
• B. Mons Pubis
• C. Labia Majora
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

The correct option is D.

Explanations for the correct option:

1. The female external genital structures include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibular bulbs, Bartholin's gland, and skene's gland.
2. These organs are present in the vulva and protect the internal genitalia from infections.
3. They are involved in the reproductive process, sexual pleasure, parturition, and protection of internal genital organs.
4. The mons pubis is a round fatty tissue that is present over the pubic bone and is covered with hair. It contains oil-secreting glands.
5. The labia majora are large folds of tissue that protect the external genitalia and possess sebaceous glands that produce lubricating secretions.
6. The labia minora is a small tissue that lies beneath the labia minora and is richly supplied with blood vessels and is sensitive to stimulation.
7. The Bartholin glands secrete a thick fluid when stimulated that provides lubrication during sexual intercourse.

Explanations for the incorrect options:

Option A:

The clitoris is a small protrusion located between the labia minora that are very sensitive to sexual stimulation and results in orgasm.

Option B:

Mons pubis is a fatty tissue that shields the pubic bone and is covered with hair. It contains sebaceous glands that release pheromones.

Option C:

Labia majora are large, fleshy tissue folds that shield the external genital organs and contains sweat and sebaceous glands.

Final answer: The female external genitalia includes clitoris, mons Pubis, labia Majora .