Which Layer of the Endometrium Is the Functional Layer and What

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the endometrium is the functional layer and what does it do?

A) the innermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
B) the innermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle
C) the outermost layer, basal layer of reproducing cells
D) the outermost layer, grows in thickness during the uterine cycle
E) the middle layer, sheds frequently to maintain a healthy lining for implantation