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What does the uterus do?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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11y ago

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The uterus

  • receives, retains and nourishes a fertilized ovum.
  • protects and nurtures the embryo and fetus prior to birth.
  • contracts to help deliver the baby at birth
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The endometrial lining of the uterine wall provides the rich environment for a fertilized egg to latch onto and grow. The uterine wall itself is made of thick muscle which protect a growing baby, push baby out at birth through contractions and help to expelled menstrual fluid.

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the fetus developes here

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