The Uterus is Lined by a Mucous Membrane, the _______

Question

The uterus is lined by a mucous membrane, the _______.
A) corpus membrane
B) fundus
C) myometrium
D) endometrium

Accepted Answer

The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus and is a mucous membrane that undergoes cyclical changes during the menstrual cycle. Option A is incorrect as there is no corpus membrane present in the uterus. Option B refers to the upper part of the uterus while option C refers to the muscular layer.