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Assertion: The shape of the uterus is li...

Assertion: The shape of the uterus is like an inverted pear.
Reason: The inner glandular layer that lines the uterine cavity is called as myometrium.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

if both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

if assertion is true but reason is false

D

if both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
C
The shape of the uterus is like an inverted pear. The wall of the uterus has three layers, external thin membranous perimetrium, middle thick layer of smooth myometrium and inner glandular layer of endometrium.
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