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Prostaglandins Secreted by the Placenta Help to Widen and Thin

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Prostaglandins secreted by the placenta help to widen and thin the cervix as labor begins.They cause smooth muscle fibers in the cervix to dilate and the collagen fibers to break down.This process of dilatation and effacement is known as cervical ________.

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