The upper uterus is the best place for the fertilized ovum to implant because it is here that the:
a. Placenta attaches most firmly.
b. Developing baby is best nourished.
c. Uterine endometrium is softer.
d. Maternal blood flow is lower.
B
The uterine fundus is richly supplied with blood and has the thickest endometrium, both of which promote optimum nourishment of the fetus.
If the placenta attaches too deeply, it does not easily detach.
Softness is not a concern with implantation; attachment and nourishment are the major con-cerns.
The blood supply is rich in the fundus, which allows for optimal nourishment of the fetus.
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