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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. It does this by creasing a highly viscous mucous plug.  Closure is via the mucosal folds.
 
* Provides 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.
* Barrier to sperm transport in the wew, cow, bitch and queen, but not in the sow and mare.
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* Barrier to sperm transport in the ewe, cow, bitch and queen, but not in the sow and mare.
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* Assists with the storage and survival of sperm
 
* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the uterus.
 
* Mucus production for lubrication and to prevent microorganisms from entering the uterus.
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* Remodels itself at the end of gestation to allow birth and to stimulate the development of maternal behaviour.
    
==Anatomical Boundaries==
 
==Anatomical Boundaries==
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