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Which of the following statements about cervical mucus during the menstrual cycle is correct?

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It is thick and acidic throughout the cycle, preventing sperm passage. It becomes thin and alkaline around ovulation, facilitating sperm passage. Correct It remains unchanged in consistency during the cycle. It is only produced after fertilization occurs.

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During the peri-ovulatory phase, cervical mucus becomes thin and alkaline to help sperm move easily towards the ovum.

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