Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Uterus

question 210

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the uterus? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)Both estrogen and progesterone contribute to the growth of the endometrium.
• B)Growth of the endometrium includes growth of blood vessels and storage of fatty acids as potential nutrients.
• C)The smooth muscle of the myometrium contracts in response to oxytocin at the end of gestation.
• D)The functional layer of the endometrium is permanent until menopause, when it is no longer needed.
• E)The uterus is anterior to the urinary bladder and medial to the ovaries.
• F)The cervix of the uterus opens into the vagina.

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Definitions:

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