Prostaglandins secreted by the placenta help to widen and thin the cervix as labor begins. They cause smooth muscle fibers in the cervix to dilate and the collagen fibers to break down. This process of dilatation and effacement is known as cervical ______

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: ripening

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A prefix that means slow is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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