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Regarding orientation of spiral arteries, which of the following is true

A
Both arteries and veins are perpendicular to the uterine wall
B
Both arteries and veins are parallel to the uterine wall
C
Arteries are perpendicular and veins are parallel to the uterine wall
D
Veins are perpendicular and arteries are parallel to the uterine wall
High-Yield Explanation
Spiral arteries are perpendicular and veins are parallel to uterine wall. This aids in closure of veins during a uterine contraction and prevents exit of maternal blood from intervillous space.

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