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Which of the following statements about rvical 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.

Explanation

During the peri-ovulatory phase, rvical mucus becomes thin and alkaline to help sperm move easily towards the ovum. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

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