Danielle Experiences Involuntary Contractions of the Muscle That Surrounds the Entrance

question 85

Multiple Choice

Danielle experiences involuntary contractions of the muscle that surrounds the entrance to the vagina. This happens when her partner is trying to penetrate her with his penis or using his fingers for stimulation, when she masturbates or uses a tampon, and during pelvic exams at the doctor's office. What is a likely diagnosis for Danielle?

• A) hypoactive sexual desire
• B) vaginismus
• C) vulvodynia
• D) dyspareunia

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Definitions:

Ingestion

The method by which food, liquids, or other substances are introduced into the body through swallowing or absorption.

Active Transport

A cellular process that requires energy to move substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions. In biology, it often refers to differences across a membrane.

Carrier

A molecule or protein that transports substances across a cell membrane, or a person or animal that transmits a disease-causing agent without showing symptoms.