The Vagina Flashcards
1
Q
What is the vagina/birth canal?
A
- a muscular passage between the uterus and the outside of the body
2
Q
What are the physical characteristics of the vagina?
A
- it has very elastic, folded walls
3
Q
What is the significance of the elastic, folded walls of the vagina?
A
- this allows the vagina to stretch during intercourse and childbirth
4
Q
What is the pH of the vagina like and why?
A
- normally quite acidic
- which helps keeps the vagina healthy and free from infection
5
Q
What are the functions of the vagina?
A
- Is the place where sperm are deposited during sexual intercourse
- Forms a birth canal during birth
