The part of the endometrium that is lost in menstruation is the:
A)transitional layer
B)functional layer
C)germinative layer
D)basilar layer

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The functional layer is shed during menstruation, while the basilar layer remains and gives rise to the new functional layer during the next menstrual cycle. The germinative layer is also known as the stratum basale and is not lost during menstruation. The transitional layer is not a recognized layer of the endometrium.

The Part of the Endometrium That Is Lost in Menstruation