The uterus plays a crucial role in the development of the embryo by providing a suitable environment for implantation. It thickens its lining every month, ensuring it is richly supplied with blood to nourish the growing embryo.
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The uterus plays a crucial role in the development of the embryo. After fertilization in the fallopian tube, the fertilized egg (zygote) travels into the uterus. The inner lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, thickens in preparation for potential implantation. If implantation occurs, the zygote develops into an embryo and then a fetus within the uterus during pregnancy. The uterus provides a protective environment, nourishing the developing embryo through the rich blood supply of the endometrium. As the pregnancy progresses, the uterus expands to accommodate the growing fetus until childbirth occurs, completing the reproductive process.