The function of the uterus in pregnancy is to:
a. permit the excretion of wastes from the baby to the mother.
b. protect the abdominal organs during fetal growth.
c. manufacture specific blood cells needed for fetal survival.
d. provide an environment for the ovum to develop into a fetus.
Answer: d
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