Author Question: The body part that both protects the pelvic structures and accommodates the growing fetus during ... (Read 35 times)

cagreen833 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The body part that both protects the pelvic structures and accommodates the growing fetus during pregnancy is the:

1. perineum.
2. bony pelvis.
3. vaginal vestibule.
4. fourchette.

Question 2

An adolescent is prescribed retinoic acid cream as therapy for his acne. About which of the following would you caution him?

A) Not putting the medication on just prior to bedtime
B) Applying the cream while his face is wet
C) Avoiding staying in the sun for extended periods of time
D) Not applying the cream directly on lesions

meganlapinski · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Incorrect. The perineum covers the pelvic structures; the bony pelvis protects and ac-commodates the growing fetus.
2. Correct. The bony pelvis protects and accommodates the growing fetus.
3. Incorrect. The vaginal vestibule contains openings to the urethra and vagina; the bony pelvis protects and accommodates the growing fetus.
4. Incorrect. The fourchette is formed by the labia minor; the bony pelvis protects and ac-commodates the growing fetus.

Answer to Question 2

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