The Innermost Layer of the Uterus, the ____, Provides Nutrients

question 19

Multiple Choice

The innermost layer of the uterus, the ____, provides nutrients to the fetus via the placenta.

• A) perimetrium
• B) uterus fundas
• C) endometrium
• D) maternal pelvis

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Definitions:

Extracellular Ions

Ions located outside the cell, in the extracellular fluid, playing key roles in various physiological processes, including the transmission of nerve impulses.

Channels

Pathways through which messages or information are communicated or transferred from one end to another, also referring to structures that allow the passage of ions across cell membranes in biology.

Cell Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses a cell, controlling the passage of substances in and out, thus maintaining the cell's integrity and environment.

Protein Molecules

Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body, made up of chains of amino acids.