Cervix facts for kids

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The cervix is the part of the uterus which protrudes into the vaginal canal. Its function is like that of a gate to the uterus, or womb, where the fetus develops during a pregnancy. It also allows menstrual blood to escape the uterus during the normal reproductive cycle of the female, and allows sperm to access the uterus to fertilize an ovum, or egg.

Human reproductive system

Female anatomy	Breasts – Cervix – Fallopian tubes – Ovaries – Urethra – Uterus – Vagina

Female physiology	Estrogen – Ovum

Male anatomy	Penis – Scrotum – Testicles (testes) – Urethra

Male physiology	Sperm – Testosterone

Anatomy is the study of the parts of the body • Physiology is the study of how the body works

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