The Cervical Canal Is Bordered by the Internal Os Above

question 17

True/False

The cervical canal is bordered by the internal os above and the external os below.

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Definitions:

X Chromosome Inactivation

A process by which one of the copies of the X chromosome present in female mammals is inactivated, ensuring that males and females have the same dose of the X chromosome genes.

X Chromosome Inactivation Center (XIC)

A critical region on the X chromosome that controls the process of X chromosome inactivation during female development.

Codominance

A genetic scenario where two alleles of a gene pair in a heterozygote are fully expressed, resulting in offspring with a phenotype that is neither dominant nor recessive.

Phenotypes

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.