Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 4, Question 1.


1. Regarding the anatomy and function of the cervix, which of the following statements are true?

A The uterosacral ligaments attach the cervix laterally to the pelvic side walls.

B The endocervix, continuous with the vagina, is lined by squamous epithelium.

C The lower pH of the vagina causes the exposed area of the columnar epithelium approaching the ‘squamocolumnar junction’ to undergo dysplasia to squamous epithelium, producing a ‘transformation zone.’

D The cervix is supplied by upper vaginal branches and the umbilical artery.

E Lymph drainage is to the paracervical nodes.

F None of the above.