The portion of the uterine wall that includes the basal layer is the
A)myometrium.
B)perimetrium.
C)endometrium.
D)serosa.
E)muscularis.

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The endometrium of the uterine wall is divided into two layers, the functional layer (which is shed during menstruation) and the basal layer (which forms the base of the endometrium and gives rise to the functional layer with each menstrual cycle). The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall composed of smooth muscle, the perimetrium is the outermost layer, the serosa is the outer covering of the uterus, and the muscularis is not a term commonly used to describe the uterine wall.

The Portion of the Uterine Wall That Includes the Basal