Clitoris

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/clitoris

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Clitoris
2. What is the estimated nerve endings in glans?Approximately 8,000
3. Where is the clitoris located?The clitoris sits above the opening of the vagina, with a small visible tip on top and other parts inside that run along the pubic bone.
4. Why does the clitoris feel so sensitive?It has about 8,000 nerve endings, more than any other part of the body, so it can feel touch very strongly.

Homologous: Having a similar structure or origin, especially in relation to anatomical features.
Neurovascular: Relating to both nerves and blood vessels, crucial for bodily functions like arousal.
Sexual Response Cycle: The sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur during sexual activity.
Bodily Autonomy: The right of individuals to make their own decisions about their bodies and health.