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Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:19, 9 September 2008
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* 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 uterus.
* Remodels itself at the end of 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.
==Histology==
==Histology==