The Most Common Explanation for Why Researchers Discovered the Structure

question 54

Multiple Choice

The most common explanation for why researchers discovered the structure of the clitoris only recently is that _______.

• A) there was a lack of money for research on female anatomy
• B) people already understood how the clitoris worked
• C) there was cultural hesitancy over detailed exploration of female sexuality and anatomy
• D) researchers were more interested in sexual attitudes than in sexual anatomy

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Definitions:

Midclavicular Line

An imaginary line running vertically down the surface of the body passing through the midpoint of the clavicle, often used as a reference in medical examinations.

Heart Sound

The noises (such as lub-dub) generated by the beating heart and the resultant flow of blood through it.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen, playing a major role in breathing.

Stethoscope

A medical instrument used for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.