FRHD 2100 Chapter 3: FRHD2100- chapter 3

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Cindy Clarke

Document Summary

Collectively, the external structures are termed the vulva. There are many variations in appearance and a woman s attitude toward her genitals is likely to reflect her general self concept and early childhood messages. It is connected to the bladder by the short tube called the urethra where urine collects. Located below the clitoris and above the vaginal opening y y urinary tract: comprised of the urethra, bladder and kidneys. prone to infection from bacteria transmitted from the vagina or rectum y cystitis: bladder infection caused by stimulation with dirty hands or anal to vaginal intercourse. symptoms: burning and frequent urination y precautions to avoid bladder inflammation: page 62: the vaginal opening. Introitus: vaginal opening y y y hymen: fold of tissue across the vaginal opening that is present at birth and remains at. Larger than the urethral opening and resembles the shape of the hymen least partially intact until coitus.