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==Function==
 
==Function==
*Providing a physical barrier to the uterus therefore preventing abortion due to infection by isolating the feotus from the external environment.
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*Glands in the mucosa of the cervix produce vast quantities of mucous in the Cow and Ewe
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* Providing a physical barrier to the uterus therefore preventing abortion due to infection by isolating the foetus from the external environment. It does this by creasing a highly viscous mucous plug.  Closure is via the mucosal folds.
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* Barrier to sperm transport in the wew, cow, bitch and queen, but not in the sow and mare.
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* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the uterus.
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==Anatomical Boundaries==
 
==Anatomical Boundaries==
 
*Located between the Uterus and the Vagina.
 
*Located between the Uterus and the Vagina.
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