The ripening of the cervix in the weeks prior to parturition involves
A) rotation of the fetus in the uterus.
B) frequent uterine contractions.
C) rupture of the amniotic sac.
D) slow opening of the birth canal.
E) the enzymatic breakdown of collagen fibers in its connective tissue.

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The ripening of the cervix before childbirth involves the enzymatic breakdown of collagen fibers in its connective tissue, which softens and prepares the cervix for dilation and effacement during labor.

The Ripening of the Cervix in the Weeks Prior to Parturition