Which structure in the female external genitalia is **homologous** to the penis of the male?
- Labia majora
- Labia minora
- Clitoris
- Vestibule
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Correct answer: C. Clitoris
The clitoris contains a pair of erectile tissues (corpora cavernosa) and is developmentally homologous to the penis.
Labia majora are homologous to the scrotum.
Labia minora and vestibule have other developmental origins.