The Primary Function of the Uterus Is to ________

question 113

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the uterus is to ________.

• A) protect the ovaries
• B) synthesize female hormones
• C) regulate the ovarian and menstrual cycles
• D) receive, retain, and nourish a fertilized ovum

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Definitions:

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals, including mediating inflammation and pain.

Fructose

A simple sugar found in many plants, sweeter than glucose, and commonly used in the food industry, especially in fruits, honey, and high-fructose corn syrup.

Basic Fluid

A fluid with a pH above 7, indicating a lower concentration of hydrogen ions and often associated with alkalinity.

Mucus

A sticky secretion composed of covalently linked protein and carbohydrate; serves to lubricate body parts and trap particles of dirt and other contaminants. (The adjectival form is spelled mucous.)