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. 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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During a long illness, Terrell has not been eating much. As a result, his plasma Ca2+ levels decrease. Which hormone would we expect to see in higher levels than usual in his blood?

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