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What is the role of cervix in the human female reproductive system?

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What is the role of cervix in the human female reproductive system?

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Cervix helps in regulating the passage of sperm into the uterus and forms the birth canal to facilitate parturition.

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Chapter 3: Human Reproduction - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 21]

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