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Prevents Foreign Contaminants Entering Uterus Pregnancy Cervix Mucous

Front What prevents foreign contaminants from entering the uterus during pregnancy?
Back During pregnancy, the cervix contains a mucous plug that seals the uterine opening, preventing this.

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