Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - The Reproductive System - Review Questions - Page 601: 22

Answer

Circumcision is the cutting of penis skin that covers the glans, the tip of the penis.

Work Step by Step

This is religious for Muslims and Jews, also these days, many North Americans do this. From the hygienical point of view, this is a smart and clean move, dirt and microbes don't have a place to hide near, or on glans, just fall off and glans is cleaner.
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