Give the notes on uterus
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Uterus :
i)Pear-shaped organ located in lower abdomen
ii)Muscles(myometrium) stretch to allow baby to develop. Oxytocin starts labor contractions.
iii)Lining of uterus (endometrium) thickens with blood-rich tissue due to progesterone
iv)Endometrium supports embryo/fetus during growth
v)Placenta It is the interface between baby and mother. If not pregnant, lining breaks down and is discharged from body through vagina. This is menstruation (period)
vi)Cervix connects uterus to vagina. Like a door that opens during ovulation. Cervical mucous closes the door at all other times.
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Answer:
i)Pear-shaped organ located in lower abdomen
ii)Muscles(myometrium) stretch to allow baby to develop. Oxytocin starts labor contractions.
iii)Lining of uterus (endometrium) thickens with blood-rich tissue due to progesterone
iv)Endometrium supports embryo/fetus during growth
v)Placenta It is the interface between baby and mother. If not pregnant, lining breaks down and is discharged from body through vagina. This is menstruation (period)
vi)Cervix connects uterus to vagina. Like a door that opens during ovulation. Cervical mucous closes the door at all other times.
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