GEN&WS 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Mons Pubis, Y Chromosome, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
21 Nov 2016
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Introduction to reproductive and sexual anatomy (internally) continued. Like skin but with no hair follicles, sweat glands, or sebaceous glands to weaken. Works with acidic (ph) vaginal discharge to protect vagina from infection. Home to lactobacilli = normal, essential, healthy bacteria that live in the vagina. Spongy cushion of tissue and blood vessels on urethra side of vagina. Erectile tissue that surrounds urethra; swells during arousal. To feel: hooks fingers in vagina, curl toward belly button. Feels different than other surface in vagina. Area known as the g-spot ~ pleasurable for some, painful for others. Paraurethral glands (skene"s glands) : produce clear moist fluid to lubricate urethra. Spongy cushion of tissue and blood vessels between vagina and rectum. Comprised of erectile tissue that swells during arousal. Like urethral sponge, contains large # of nerve endings. Pair of almond shaped shaped glands on either side of the uterus. Like just below opening of fallopian tubes.
