The ___ of the uterus receives the embryo and provides nourishment until the placenta is formed.
A. myometrium
B. perimetrium
C. epimetrium
D. endometrium
Answer: D. endometrium
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A. Hemorrhagic anemia - loss of blood from the body B. Pernicious anemia - loss of blood from the body C. Hemolytic anemia - increased destruction of erythrocytes D. Iron deficiency anemia - lack of iron absorption for erythropoiesis E. Aplastic anemia - bone marrow fails to produce erythrocytes
A single muscle contraction lasting a fraction of a second is a
A. motor unit. B. tetanic contraction. C. myogram. D. muscle twitch.
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A. scabies. B. alopecia. C. hirsutism. D. decubitus ulcer.
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