Question

Which of the following is not true concerning the uterus?

It produces estrogen.
It sloughs compact and spongy layers of lining tissue.
It is the site for embryo implantation.
Uterine muscle contraction expels the infant.

Answer 1

The uterus does not produce estrogen, but rather responds to it. It sloughs off the lining of the uterus due to decreasing progesterone levels. Uterine muscle contractions expel the infant during labor.

Step-by-step explanation:

The uterus is a muscular organ that supports the development of the embryo and fetus during gestation.

It does not produce estrogen, but rather responds to estrogen released by the follicles during the menstrual cycle.

The sloughing off of the lining of the uterus during each menstrual period is a result of decreasing levels of progesterone, not estrogen.

Uterine muscle contractions are responsible for expelling the infant during labor.