The relatively thin portion of the endometrium that covers the embryo and separates it from the uterine cavity is called the ________.
A) parietal decidua
B) placenta
C) basal decidua
D) villi
E) capsular decidua

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The capsular decidua is the correct term for the thin portion of the endometrium that covers the embryo and separates it from the uterine cavity. This layer encapsulates the embryo as it implants and grows within the uterine wall.

The Relatively Thin Portion of the Endometrium That Covers the Embryo