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Contractions are a rhythmic tightening of the uterus that occurs intermittently. Over time, this action shortens the individual uterine muscle fibers and aids in the process of cervical effacement and dilation, birth, and postpartal _________ (the reduction in uterine size after birth).
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involution
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Each contraction consists of three distinct components: the _________ (building of the contraction), the ____ (peak of the contraction) and the _________ (decrease in the contraction).
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increment = building of contraction
acme = peak decrement = decrease |
