Which structure is responsible for keeping the fetus from slipping out of the uterus prematurely?
A) cervix
B) vagina
C) endometrium
D) placenta
E) umbilical cord

Question

Which structure is responsible for keeping the fetus from slipping out of the uterus prematurely?​
A) ​cervix
B) ​vagina
C) ​endometrium
D) ​placenta
E) ​umbilical cord

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cervix acts as a barrier at the lower part of the uterus, keeping the fetus inside the uterus until it is time for it to be born. It dilates during childbirth to allow the baby to pass through.

Which Structure Is Responsible for Keeping the Fetus from Slipping