Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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Gametes
A
sex cells
2
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Gonads
A
specialized organs that produce sex cells
3
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Vulva
A
female external genitals includes: Mons pubis, Labia majora, Labia minora, Clitoris, Urethral meatus and opening of the paraurethral glands, Vaginal vestibule, and Perineal body.
4
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Mons pubis
A
a softly rounded mound of subcutaneous fatty tissue beginning at the lowest portion of the anterior abdominal wall. Covers the front portion of the symphysis pubis.
5
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Labia majora
A
longitudinal, raised folds of the pigmented skin, orne on either side of the vulvar cleft.
6
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Labia minor
A
soft folds of skin within the labia majora that converge near the anus, forming the fourchette.