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What is the role of the cervix in the human female reproductive system?
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Female reproductive system
The female reproductive system consist of:
● A pair of ovaries
● A pair of fallopian tubes (divisible into three parts: Infundibulum, ampulla and the isthmus)
● A uterus which narrows down to form the cervix
●A vagina
●External genitalia
Functions of cervix
Cervix connects the vagina with the uterus. Functions are as follows:
● Passageway of:
○ Menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina
○ Sperms to the uterus
●The cavity of the cervix is called the cervical canal which along with the vagina forms the birth canal through which the baby comes out during parturition.
Female reproductive system
The female reproductive system consist of:● A pair of ovaries
● A pair of fallopian tubes (divisible into three parts: Infundibulum, ampulla and the isthmus)
● A uterus which narrows down to form the cervix
●A vagina
●External genitalia
Functions of cervix
Cervix connects the vagina with the uterus. Functions are as follows:● Passageway of:
○ Menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina
○ Sperms to the uterus
●The cavity of the cervix is called the cervical canal which along with the vagina forms the birth canal through which the baby comes out during parturition.
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