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==Function==
−* Provides a physical barrier to the uterus therefore preventing abortion due to infection by isolating the foetus from the external environment, closure is via the mucosal folds.
−* Cervical mucosa produces a mucous secretion which forms a mucous plug that helps close the cervical canal. This is easily expelled during [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|oestrus]] and parturition.
−* Barrier to sperm transport in the ewe, cow, bitch and queen, but not in the sow and mare.
−* Assists with the storage and survival of sperm by admitting sperm to the genital tract at a time when [[Fertilisation - Anatomy & Physiology|fertilisation]] is possible (around [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]]).
−* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]].
−* Remodels itself at the end of gestation to allow birth and to stimulate the development of maternal behaviour.
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* Single fold
* Single fold
* Smooth surface
* Smooth surface
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*Uterine artery off the Internal Iliac artery (External Iliac artery in the Mare).
*Uterine artery off the Internal Iliac artery (External Iliac artery in the Mare).
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+* Provides a physical barrier to the uterus therefore preventing abortion due to infection by isolating the foetus from the external environment, closure is via the mucosal folds.
+* Cervical mucosa produces a mucous secretion which forms a mucous plug that helps close the cervical canal. This is easily expelled during [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|oestrus]] and parturition.
+* Barrier to sperm transport in the ewe, cow, bitch and queen, but not in the sow and mare.
+* Assists with the storage and survival of sperm by admitting sperm to the genital tract at a time when [[Fertilisation - Anatomy & Physiology|fertilisation]] is possible (around [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]]).
+* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]].
+* Remodels itself at the end of gestation to allow birth and to stimulate the development of maternal behaviour.
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[[Category:Female Reproduction]]
[[Category:Female Reproduction]]