The Portion of the Uterus That Projects into the Vagina

question 151

Multiple Choice

The portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is called the

• A) fundus.
• B) cervix.
• C) horn.
• D) body.
• E) isthmus.

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Definitions:

Nociception

The sensory process that provides the signals that lead to the perception of pain in response to potentially harmful stimuli.

Hapsis

Perceptual ability to discriminate objects on the basis of touch.

Proprioception

The sense of the relative position of body parts and strength of effort being employed in movement.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells or neuronal processes that detect and respond to external or internal stimuli, converting them into electrical signals for the nervous system.