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True or false: The uterus is located between the urinary bladder and the rectum?
True or false: The uterus is located between the urinary bladder and the rectum?
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True or false: The uterus is a hollow organ and pear-shaped?
True or false: The uterus is a hollow organ and pear-shaped?
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True or false: The uterus is responsible for the protection of the embryo/fetus?
True or false: The uterus is responsible for the protection of the embryo/fetus?
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True or false: The endometrium is the inner layer or mucosa of the uterus?
True or false: The endometrium is the inner layer or mucosa of the uterus?
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True or false: The endometrial lining sloughs off about every 28 days in response to pregnancy?
True or false: The endometrial lining sloughs off about every 28 days in response to pregnancy?
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Study Notes
Uterus Location and Structure
- True: The uterus is situated between the urinary bladder and the rectum, in the pelvic cavity.
- True: The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ crucial for reproductive functions.
Function and Protection
- True: The uterus plays a critical role in protecting the embryo and fetus during pregnancy.
Uterine Layers
- True: The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus, also known as the mucosa, which is essential for implantation and nourishment.
Menstrual Cycle
- False: The endometrial lining sheds approximately every 28 days in a typical menstrual cycle, not specifically in response to pregnancy.
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