Which Layer of the Endometrium Is the Functional Layer and What

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

• A) the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
• B) the innermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle
• C) the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
• D) the outermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle
• E) the middle layer, sheds frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation

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Definitions:

Heptane

A straight-chain alkane with seven carbon atoms in its molecule, often used as a nonpolar solvent in laboratories.

Moles

A unit of measurement used in chemistry to express amounts of a chemical substance, defined as containing exactly 6.02214076×10^23 particles.

Newman Projection

A method of visualizing the conformation of a chemical compound by projecting its bond structure along a chosen bond axis.

Anti Conformation

A spatial arrangement in molecules where substituents on adjacent carbons are positioned as far apart as possible, reducing steric strain and often seen in Newman projections.