2024 Human ReproductionMyths about the Hymen and Virginity Easy Question 13 of 116 in Human Reproduction

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity. Statement II: The hymen is torn during the first coitus only. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
B Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
C Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
D Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

The answer is A.

Solution

Statement I is true: the presence or absence of the hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience. Statement II is false: the hymen is often torn during the first coitus, but it can also be broken by a sudden fall or jolt, insertion of a tampon, or active sports such as horse-riding and cycling; in some women it persists even after coitus. So Statement I is true but Statement II is false.

Concept Clarifying misconceptions about the hymen

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