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* Barrier to sperm transport in the ewe, cow, bitch and queen, but not in the sow and mare.
* 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%2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development_-Fertilisation-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|fertilisation]] is possible (around [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]]).
* Assists with the storage and survival of sperm by admitting sperm to the genital tract at a time when [[Fertilisation%2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development_-Fertilisation-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|fertilisation]] is possible (around [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]]).
−* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the uterus.
+* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterus]].
* Remodels itself at the end of [[Reproductive_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Gestation|gestation]] to allow birth and to stimulate the development of maternal behaviour.
* Remodels itself at the end of [[Reproductive_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Gestation|gestation]] to allow birth and to stimulate the development of maternal behaviour.