The Vagina Flashcards

1
Q

What is the vagina/birth canal?

A
  • a muscular passage between the uterus and the outside of the body
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2
Q

What are the physical characteristics of the vagina?

A
  • it has very elastic, folded walls
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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
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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
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5
Q

What are the functions of the vagina?

A
  1. Is the place where sperm are deposited during sexual intercourse
  2. Forms a birth canal during birth
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