Softening of the vaginal portion of the cervix:
Correct Answer: Goodells sign
Description: Ans. a. GoodelPs signThe cervix contains more of fibrous tissue and collagen than the muscle fibers.Cervix contains mainly collagen and only 10% of muscle fibers.In late pregnancy and at term, under the influence of prostaglandin, collagenase dissolves collagen into fluid form and renders the cervix soft and stretchable during labor.Extra MileChadwick's sign: In early pregnancy, increased vascularity within the cervix stroma beneath the epithelium creates an ectocervical blue tint that is called as Chadwick sign.Goodells sign: Cervical edema leads to softening of the cervixHegar's sign: Isthmic softening is cervix.
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