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What is the function of the cilia in the uterine tube?
The cilia in the uterine tube help to move the egg from the ovary to the uterus by creating a sweeping motion that propels the egg along the tube. This movement aids in the fertilization process by guiding the egg towards the sperm for potential fertilization.
How does the structure of the uterine tube move the egg toward the uterus?
The uterine tube is lined with cilia. These small hair-like projections sweep the egg toward the uterus.
What is the function of the cilia in the lining of the fallopian tube?
Simple columnar epithelial cells, some ciliated, line the uterine tube. The epithelium secretes mucus, and the cilia beat toward the uterus. These actions help draw the secondary oocyte and expelled follicular fluid into the infundibulum following ovulation. Ciliary action and peristaltic contractions of the uterine tube's muscular layer help transport the secondary oocyte down the uterine tube. Hole's A&P page 519
What types of tissue can have cilia?
The parts of the body that have ciliated columnar epithelium include the nose, the trachea, and the uterine tube. The cilia in the nose and trachea help expel foreign particles that should not enter the lungs while the cilia in the uterine tube help move the egg and sperm to the Fallopian tube.
How is the oocyte transported from the ovary to the uterus?
Near the ovary you have fimbriated end of the Fallopian tube. It take in the ovum inside. Then you have cilia in the Fallopian tube to push the ovum towards the uterus.
What are the structures for the pathway of a secondary oocyte?
In what order does the pathway of a second Oocyte ampulla of uterine, body of uterus, fimbriae of uterine tube, fundus of uterus, infundibulum of uterine tube, isthmus of uterine tube and ovary
What movements aid an egg down the fallopian tube?
You can't actively "help" an egg move through the fallopian tube. It does it on it's own, regardless of what you do. I think what the question is asking is what part of the body. Although YOU can't, there are cilia that line the inside of the fallopian tube that help to guide it out.
What is a tube containing cilia called?
A tube containing cilia is called a trachea. The trachea is part of the respiratory system and it helps to move mucus and debris away from the lungs by the beating action of the cilia.
What are the hairs called on the fallopian tube?
cilia
Where fertilization happens?
ampulla of the uterine tube.
What is in the uterine tube shortly after sperm penetration?
oogonium
Which portion of uterine tube is closest to ovary?
infundibulum
