CHLH 206 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Glans Penis, Genital Tubercle, Sex Organ
3 Oct 2020
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All embryos appear anatomically as female first until hormonal signals. Around 7th or 8th week of gestation genetic and hormonal signals will determine the sexual development of embryo. Female development genital tubercle forms into glans clitoris. Male development genital tubercle forms into the glans penis. Males part of shaft of penis. Organs similar in position, structure, and evolutionary origin, but not necessarily function. Gametes sex cells of genetic material for reproduction. Nourish offspring female for development of fetus during gestation and nourishment after birth. Covers the pubic bone ~6 inches below navel. Many nerve endings in the mons produce pleasure when caressed. Majora 2 sets of spongy flesh. Enclosing the labia minora, clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal entrance. Minora smaller folds within the labia majora. Enclose the urethral and vagainal openings the vestibule. Sexual arousal clitoris becomes erect and labia minora widen, vestibule becomes visible. Bartholin"s glands secrete a small amount of moisture during sexual arousal.
