What Layer of the Uterus Contracts to Expel Menstrual Fluid

question 61

Multiple Choice

What layer of the uterus contracts to expel menstrual fluid and to push the fetus out of the womb during labor?

• A) Perimetrium
• B) Myometrium
• C) Endometrium
• D) Perineum

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Definitions:

Intercostal Spaces

The anatomical spaces between the ribs that contain muscles, nerves, and blood vessels, aiding in the process of breathing.

Exposing

The act of revealing or uncovering that is often used in medical contexts to refer to making a part of the body accessible for examination or treatment.

Tympanic Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature quickly and accurately by detecting the infrared heat generated by the tympanic membrane of the ear.

Axillae

The anatomical area under the arms, known commonly as the armpits, which contains sweat glands and hair follicles.