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During the postpartum period, the uterus undergoes a process called involution, which refers to
During the postpartum period, the uterus undergoes a process called involution, which refers to
- The completion of the process in approximately 6 weeks
- The shedding of the spongy layer of the decidua as lochia
- The rapid reduction in size and return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state (correct)
- The formation of the new endometrium within 3 weeks
What happens to the decidua of the uterus during the postpartum period?
What happens to the decidua of the uterus during the postpartum period?
- It becomes irregular, jagged, and varied in thickness
- It becomes necrotic and is sloughed off in the lochia
- It is shed off as lochia (correct)
- It remains in the uterus to form the new endometrium
Which layer of the decidua remains in the uterus after birth to become differentiated into two layers?
Which layer of the decidua remains in the uterus after birth to become differentiated into two layers?
- The myometrium layer
- The spongy layer
- The outermost layer
- The basal layer (correct)
What is the role of the fundi of the uterine endometrial glands during the postpartum period?
What is the role of the fundi of the uterine endometrial glands during the postpartum period?
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How long does it typically take for the placenta site to heal during the postpartum period?
How long does it typically take for the placenta site to heal during the postpartum period?
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Postpartum Period: Uterine Changes
- During the postpartum period, the uterus undergoes a process called involution.
Decidua and Uterine Layers
- The decidua of the uterus is shed during the postpartum period.
- The basal layer of the decidua remains in the uterus after birth.
- The basal layer differentiates into two layers: the stratum functionalis and the stratum basalis.
Uterine Endometrial Glands
- The fundi of the uterine endometrial glands play a crucial role in the postpartum period.
- During this time, they undergo proliferation and differentiation to restore the uterine lining.
Placenta Site Healing
- It typically takes around 6-8 weeks for the placenta site to heal during the postpartum period.
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