Which of the following statements most accurately captures a characteristic of the external female genitalia?
A)
Skene and Bartholin glands perform endocrine and exocrine functions.
B)
Surgical repair is required in the case of a ruptured hymen in prepubescent females.
C)
The labia majora and clitoris are analogous to the male scrotum and penis, respectively.
D)
The external genitalia facilitate sexual function and hormonal regulation.
Ans:
C
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Embryonic differentiation results in an anatomical relationship between the labia majora and the scrotum and between the clitoris and the penis. There is no identified hormonal/endocrine role of the structures of the external genitalia, and a ruptured hymen does not necessitate medical intervention.
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