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Yi-Chen

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Identify the true statement regarding contractions of the uterus during labour.
 
  a. Pacemaker cells in the uterus are stimulated by somatic nerves to drive uterine contractions.
  b. Contractions are coordinated so that all regions of the endometrium contract in unison.
  c. Gap junctions between the myometrial cells facilitate the rapid spread of electrical activity downwards over the muscle cells.
  d. The strength of myometrial contraction is maintained at consistent pressure from the fundus to the lower uterine segment of the uterus.

Question 2

The myometrium is composed mainly of:
 
  a. voluntary muscle fibres.
  b. skeletal muscle cells.
  c. smooth muscle cells.
  d. striated muscle fibres.


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mk6555

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Yi-Chen

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Viet Thy

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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