Which layer of the uterine wall is sloughed off during menstruation?
A)Perimetrium
B)Basal layer of endometrium
C)Myometrium
D)Functional layer of endometrium
E)Epimetrium

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The functional layer of the endometrium is the layer that is sloughed off during menstruation. This layer thickens throughout the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of a fertilized egg. If implantation does not occur, the functional layer is shed, resulting in the menstrual flow.

Which Layer of the Uterine Wall Is Sloughed Off During