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newbem

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The myometrium is the inner layer of the uterus and is a specialized mucous membrane.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The process of single cell destruction, or programmed cell death, is known as ________.
 
  A) apoptosis
  B) mitosis
  C) necrosis
  D) oncogene


softEldritch

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE
Explanation: The myometrium is the smooth muscle layer. The inner layer is the endometrium.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct
B) Mitosis is regular cell division, not cell death.
C) Necrosis is a condition of a dead cell or tissue, but not programmed cell death.
D) An oncogene is a viral gene and is not related to cell death.


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