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Which term describes the rapid reduction in size and return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state?
Which term describes the rapid reduction in size and return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state?
- Myometrium
- Decidua
- Involution (correct)
- Lochia
Which layer of the decidua remains in the uterus to become differentiated into two layers within the first 48 to 72 hours after birth?
Which layer of the decidua remains in the uterus to become differentiated into two layers within the first 48 to 72 hours after birth?
- The myometrium
- The outermost layer
- The basal layer (correct)
- The spongy layer
What is the term used to describe the cast off spongy layer of the decidua?
What is the term used to describe the cast off spongy layer of the decidua?
- Lochia (correct)
- Decidua
- Myometrium
- Involution
What is the function of the uterine endometrial glands in the postpartum period?
What is the function of the uterine endometrial glands in the postpartum period?
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How long does it typically take for the placenta site to heal in the postpartum period?
How long does it typically take for the placenta site to heal in the postpartum period?
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