The process by which the uterus returns to its prepregnant size is called
A)dilation.
B)contraction.
C)prolapse.
D)involution.

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Involution is the term used to describe the process by which the uterus returns to its prepregnant size. This process involves the contraction of uterine muscles and the shedding of excess tissue and blood through lochia. Dilation refers to the widening of the cervix during childbirth. Prolapse is the descent or drooping of the uterus or other pelvic organ.

The Process by Which the Uterus Returns to Its Prepregnant