NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
Which of the following pairs of structures in the human female reproductive system is explicitly characterized by the presence of a cushion of fatty tissue or a variable amount of fat?
Options
- ALabia majora and Uterus
- BClitoris and Vagina
- CMons pubis and Mammary glands
- DLabia minora and Ovaries
Correct answer
C. Mons pubis and Mammary glands
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, the mons pubis is a cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair. Similarly, the mammary glands are paired structures that contain glandular tissue and a variable amount of fat. The labia majora are described as fleshy folds of tissue, not fatty tissue. The labia minora are paired folds of tissue. The clitoris is a tiny finger-like structure. Internal organs like the uterus and ovaries are not primarily characterized by fat deposits in this context. Therefore, the correct pair is the m