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Which one of the following statements is false? Select one: a. The ovaries are almond shaped. b. The ovaries are suspended from the anterior aspect of the broad ligaments. c. The ovaries lie in the ovarian fossa. d. The ovaries receive blood from the ovarian and uterine arteries.

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Answer:

d. The ovaries receive blood from the ovarian and uterine arteries.

Step-by-step explanation:

All the other options are correct except option D.

The ovary is only supplied with oxygenated blood from the ovarian arteries. The uterine arteries supply blood to the uterus alone.

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