Myoepithelial cells perform which of the following functions?

A. They cause milk ejection into lactiferous ducts.
B. They stimulate uterine contractions during female orgasm.
C. They sweep the egg into the uterine tube when it is ovulated.
D. They cause contractions in the ductus deferens and epididymis so that sperm are pushed toward the penis.
E. They cause ejection of glandular secretions from seminal vesicles.


Answer: A

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