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How can you explain the fact that all ovulated eggs do not end up in the female's peritoneal cavity?
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∙ 11y ago
The ovaries are partially surrounded by the funnel shaped distal end of the uterine (or fallopian) tubes. The funnel shaped end, called the infundibulum, has finder like projections called fimbriae, which create fluid currents that move the egg to the uterine tubes.
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∙ 11y ago
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Do females have a peritoneal cavity?
All humans have a peritoneal cavity.
Do the kidneys lie within the peritoneal cavity?
Kidneys are retroperitoneal. There are in the abdominal cavity, but not in the peritoneal cavity.
What is the simple squamous epithelium that lines the peritoneal cavity called?
The peritoneal membrane lines the peritoneal cavity.
What cavity is the guts in?
Peritoneal cavity
Why can sperm enter the peritoneal cavity?
Because the female reproductive tract is continuous with the peritoneal cavity through the fallopian tubes, it is possible for sperm to enter the peritoneal cavity.
What is the term for organs that lie within the abdominal cavity but not within the peritoneal cavity?
An organ can be in the abdominopelvic cavity but not the peritoneal cavity if the organ sits below the diaphragm but outside the peritoneal membranes. The kidneys, which are behind the peritoneal membrane (retroperitoneal) are such organs.
What is the benefit of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
What is another name for the peritoneal cavity?
I don't think there is another name for the peritoneal cavity. the peritoneal cavity is specifically for the potential space between the parietal and visceral portions of the peritoneum. hope this helps ^_^
Pancreas is found in what cavity?
abdominal or peritoneal cavity
What is the body cavity that contains the intestines is the?
peritoneal cavity
What tissue type forms the wall of the peritoneal cavity?
Serous membrane (mesothelium) forms the wall of the peritoneal cavity.
What should one do if they get a peritoneal cavity?
The peritoneal cavity is a normal part of human anatomy. It is not a condition that requires treatment.
