The ________ is the Region of the Vagina That Surrounds

Question

The ________ is the region of the vagina that surrounds the cervix.
A) rugae
B) vaginal fornix
C) dartos
D) fundus
E) external os

Accepted Answer

The vaginal fornix is the recessed area surrounding the cervix within the vagina. The other choices are incorrect: 
- A) Rugae refer to the ridges in the vaginal wall that allow for expansion during sexual activity and childbirth.
- C) Dartos refers to a layer of smooth muscle in the scrotum, not in the vagina or cervix.
- D) Fundus refers to the upper portion of the uterus and is not located in the vagina.
- E) External os is the opening of the cervix that leads into the vagina, not the surrounding region of the cervix.