Explain homologous and analogous organs. Give at least two examples of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Homologous organs refer to the organs in the male and the female that develop from the same embryonic tissue. Analogous organs, on the other hand, are the organs in the male and the female that have similar functions.
Examples of homologous organs include the testes in males and the ovaries in females, both of which develop from the gonads. The glans penis in males and the clitoris in females are also homologous to one another in that they both develop from the genital tubercle. The testes and the ovaries, and the glans penis and the clitoris are also examples of analogous organs as they perform similar functions. The testes and the ovaries are both responsible for producing sex hormones, while both the glans penis and the clitoris play important roles in producing sexual arousal.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The "G" in G-spot stands for:
A. Grafenberg. B. Geffen. C. Good. D. General. E. Gastrin
What is meant by bare-backing?
A. Anilingus B. Anal sex without condoms C. Oral sex performed on men D. Oral sex performed on women E. Vaginal sex without the use of contraceptives
Which of the following is true about suspicious schemas?
A. Only women have been proven to have suspicious schemas. B. Suspicious schemas can be altered with cognitive therapy. C. Suspicious schemas are typically broken down by castration. D. Sexually aggressive men have very weak suspicious schemas.