Foreskin

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/foreskin

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 innervation?Richly innervated, particularly at the frenulum and corona, contributing to sensory perception
2. What is the immune function?Contains Langerhans cells within the mucosa, contributing to local immune responses
3. Why does the foreskin protect the penis?It keeps the sensitive part moist and safe from rubbing and drying out, helping the skin stay healthy.
4. When does the foreskin become retractable?Babies are born with the foreskin attached; it usually loosens on its own before or during puberty.

Preputial Cavity: The potential space between the glans and the inner surface of the foreskin.
Smegma: A natural secretion of oils and dead skin cells that can accumulate under the foreskin.
Pathological Phimosis: A condition where the foreskin cannot be retracted due to scarring or inflammation, often occurring later in life.