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

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

The Ripening of the Cervix in the Weeks Prior to Parturition