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Which statement about the hymen is correct?
AAbsence does not prove intercourse
BIt is absent in all athletes
CIt never persists after coitus
DIt is always torn at first coitus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Absence does not prove intercourse
The hymen can be broken by falls, tampons or sports, and can persist after coitus, so it is not a reliable indicator.
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