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