FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Clitoral Hood, Pubic Hair, Sexually Transmitted Infection

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

Document Summary

Chapter 3: female and male anatomy and physiology. Female anatomy and physiology: only women possess a sex organ the clitoris that"s solely devoted to. Vulva the external sexual structures of the female, which consists of the following. The external female sex organs producing pleasurable sensations. The labia minora: two hairless, light-coloured membranes located between the major lips, surrounds the urethral and vaginal openings, the outer surfaces of the labia minora merge with the major lips. The vestibule: the area within the labia minora that contains the openings to the vagina and the urethra, richly supplied with nerve endings; sensitive to tactile and other sexual stimulation. Intermittent or persistent ache just above the pubic bone: untreated cystitis can lead to serious kidney infection. The internal sex organs of the female include the innermost parts of the vagina and makes up the female reproductive system. The cervix: the cervix is the lower end of the uterus.