According to the Textbook, All of the Following Statements About

question 64

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, all of the following statements about female circumcision are true except which one?

• A) Although the risks are well-known, the prevalence of circumcision in the United States has grown to 18% of female adolescents.
• B) Female circumcision carries zero health benefits.
• C) Female circumcision can cause infection and chronic pain during urination, menstruation, and sexual intercourse.
• D) After circumcision, it is virtually impossible for a woman to achieve an orgasm during sex.

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