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In a child who has been raped hymen

A
Will be intact because it is elastic
B
Will be intact because it is deep situated
C
Will be perforated because very thin
D
Will be perforated because superficial situated.
High-Yield Explanation
In child, the hymen is usually intact as it is situated deep and underdeveloped.Rape on Children* In young children there are few or no signs of general violence, for the child usually has no idea of what is happening.* The hymen is deeply situated, and as the vagina is very small, it is impossible for the penetration of the adult organ to take place.* As such, the hymen is usually intact and there may be little redness and tenderness of the labia.

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