Which of the Following Is a Common Myth About the Hymen

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common myth about the hymen?

• A) Some girls are born without a hymen.
• B) Upon first sexual intercourse, the hymen will break and bleed.
• C) Sperm cells can make their way past the hymen into the vagina.
• D) The hymen may be perforated due to tampon insertion.

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Definitions:

Exon

Segment of mRNA containing the protein-coding portion of a gene that remains within the mRNA after splicing has occurred.

Adenine

One of the four nucleobase molecules in DNA and RNA, which pairs with thymine in DNA or uracil in RNA and is a fundamental component of genetic coding.

Thymine

A nitrogenous base found in DNA, pairing with adenine through hydrogen bonds.

Guanine

A nucleobase found in DNA and RNA, which pairs with cytosine.