Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Uterus

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the uterus (Select all that apply) ?

• A)Both estrogen and progesterone contribute to the growth of the endometrium.
• B)Growth of the endometrium includes growth of blood vessels and storage of fatty acids as potential nutrients.
• C)The smooth muscle of the myometrium contracts in response to oxytocin at the end of gestation.
• D)The functional layer of the endometrium is permanent until menopause,when it is no longer needed.
• E)The uterus is anterior to the urinary bladder and medial to the ovaries.
• F)The cervix of the uterus opens into the vagina.

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Definitions:

Hemichordata

A phylum of marine animals that share some traits with chordates, such as a dorsal nerve cord, but have distinct features like a stomochord.

Larval Tunicates

The juvenile stage of tunicates (marine invertebrates), which is free-swimming and undergoes metamorphosis into the adult form.

Superficially Resemble

To appear similar or alike on the surface, but possibly different in more profound or structural aspects.

Deuterostomes

Organisms characterized by undergoing deuterostomy during embryonic development, where the anus forms before the mouth.