16.3 Female External Genitalia

Question 1

in the female embryo are responsible for external genital development.

Answer 1

estrogens

Question 2

The genital tubercle only elongates slightly to form the

Answer 2

clitoris

Question 3

The urethral folds and genital swellings do not fuse, but instead form the

Answer 3

labia minora and labia majora respectively.

Question 4

The urogenital groove therefore remains open, forming the

Answer 4

vestibule

Question 5

unfused

urogenital folds

Answer 5

labia minora

Question 6

fused

urogenital folds

Answer 6

frenulum

Question 7

unfused

labioscrotal swelling

Answer 7

labia majora

Question 8

fused

labioscrotal swelling

Answer 8

anterior/ posterior labia commisures and mons pubis