The mucous plug that forms in the endocervical canal is called the:
a. Operculum. c. Funic souffle.
b. Leukorrhea. d. Ballottement.
ANS: A
The operculum protects against bacterial invasion. Leukorrhea is the mucus that forms the endocervical plug (the operculum). The funic souffle is the sound of blood flowing through the umbilical vessels. Ballottement is a technique for palpating the fetus.
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