During a uterine contraction, the blood flow through the uterine arteries and intervillous spaces:

a. Increases
b. Decreases
c. Remains the same
d. Is shunted to the fetus


ANS: B
Contraction of uterine muscle puts pressure on the uterine arteries and intervillous spaces, which obstructs blood flow.

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