Question

1. during parturition, an \episiotomy\ prevents lacerations. episiotomy literally means: pelvic floor/to cut/procedure pelvic floor/to deliver/procedure uterus/out/cut/procedure tube or canal/binding/procedure 63) the vagina is lined with ______ and secretes a glycogenous substance. footed cells a membranous mucosa villi striated muscle

Explanation:

1. The prefix "episi-" refers to the pelvic floor and "-otomy" means to cut. An episiotomy is a surgical cut in the pelvic - floor tissue during childbirth to prevent tearing.
2. The vagina is lined with a membranous mucosa which secretes a glycogenous substance. The glycogen is broken down by bacteria to produce lactic acid, maintaining the acidic environment of the vagina.

Answer:

1. pelvic floor/to cut/procedure
2. a membranous mucosa