Cervical effacement occurs when:
A) the less muscular lower part of the uterus is pulled upward over the presenting part of the baby.
B) the opening of the cervix stretches enough to accommodate passage of the entire baby's body.
C) the uterine wall thickens during the wavelike contractions that cause progressive cervical dilation.
D) the cervix becomes fully dilated and the baby exits the uterus and enters the birth canal.
Answer: A) the less muscular lower part of the uterus is pulled upward over the presenting part of the baby.
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