The Layer of the Uterus from Which Tissue is Sloughed

Question

The layer of the uterus from which tissue is sloughed during menstruation is the:
A)endometrium.
B)myometrium.
C)parietal peritoneum.
D)visceral peritoneum.

Accepted Answer

The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus and is responsible for shedding during menstruation. The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterus composed of smooth muscle while the parietal and visceral peritoneum are layers of the peritoneum surrounding the uterus.