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The ________ is the endometrial layer that remains essentially unchanged during the menstrual

  • A. myometrium
  • B. functional layer
  • C. corpus albicans
  • D. basal layer
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: basal layer. The basal layer is the endometrial layer that remains essentially unchanged during the menstrual cycle. This layer serves as the foundation for the regrowth of the functional layer after menstruation. The myometrium (A) is the smooth muscle layer of the uterus, not the endometrial layer. The functional layer (B) is shed during menstruation and regenerates each cycle. The corpus albicans (C) is a remnant of the corpus luteum in the ovary, not related to the endometrium. Therefore, the basal layer is the correct answer as it is the only layer that remains unchanged during the menstrual cycle.