Multiple choice

An ectopic pregnancy, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterus. The most common site for implantation in ectopic pregnancy is _________.

  1. The ovary

  2. Mesentery

  3. Internal os of the uterus

  4. Cervix

  5. Uterine tube
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The most common site of ectopic implantation is the uterine tube. The growth of the embryo in this site usually causes rupture of the tube and severe hemorrhage in the mother. Abdominally, an ectopic pregnancy often occurs in the rectouterine pouch, an area between the uterus and the rectum.

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