As the infant's head is forced against the cervix with each contraction,the cervix effaces,which means that it ________.
A) crowns
B) dilates
C) softens
D) thins

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Effacement refers to the thinning or shortening of the cervix during labor in preparation for birth, so the best choice is D. Crowning refers to the appearance of the baby's head at the opening of the birth canal, dilation refers to the opening of the cervix, and softening refers to the cervix becoming softer and more pliable.

As the Infant's Head Is Forced Against the Cervix with Each