Question

The opening of the vagina is often covered partially by a membrane called

• A. clitoris
• B. hymen
• C. cervix
• D. labia

Answer 1

Answer:

B. hymen

Female External Genitalia

1. Mons pubis: It is a cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair.
2. The labia majora: They are fleshy folds of tissue, which extend down from the mons pubis and surround the vaginal opening.
3. The labia minora: They are paired folds of tissue under the labia majora.
4. Hymen: The opening of the vagina is often covered partially by a membrane called hymen.
5. Clitoris: The clitoris is a tiny finger-like structure which lies at the upper junction of the two labia minora above the urethral opening.