When describing the female reproductive tract to a pregnant woman, the nurse would explain that which uterine layer is involved in implantation?
a. Perimetrium
b. Endometrium
c. Myometrium
d. Internal os
ANS: B
The endometrium is the inner mucosal layer of the uterus that is governed by cyclical hormonal changes. It is functional during menstruation and during the implantation of a fertilized ovum.
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