Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 9CP
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To determine:
The effect of blockage of both uterine tubes by scar tissue (resulting from an infection such as gonorrhea) has on a woman’s ability to give birth.
Introduction:
Uterine tube is a muscular tube extended from right and left corners of uterus to boundary of ovaries. Its main function is to collect the egg with help of fimbriae and transport that egg to uterus.
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Chapter 28 Solutions
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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