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continued pressure of the fetus against the cervical canal will cause it to to approximately 10 cm, which is enough room for the head of the baby to pass through.

Explanation:

During labor, as the fetus exerts pressure on the cervical canal, the process of cervical dilation occurs. Dilation refers to the opening up or widening of the cervix. A dilation of approximately 10 cm is the full dilation stage in childbirth, which allows the baby's head to pass through the birth canal.

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