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The finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes that catch the ovum are called fimbriae.

In contrast, the hair-like projections on the luminal surface (inner wall) of the fallopian tubes are called cilia.

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What is a pair of tubes with fingerlike projections?

A pair of tubes with fingerlike projections refers to the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system. These tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus and are where fertilization typically occurs. The fingerlike projections, called fimbriae, help capture the egg released from the ovary and direct it into the tube.


What is pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw in the egg called?

The pair of tubes with fingerlike projections that draw in the egg in female reproductive system are called fallopian tubes. They are responsible for transporting eggs from the ovaries to the uterus for fertilization.


Fringed fingerlike extensions that catch the ovum?

Fimbriae are fringed fingerlike extensions of the fallopian tubes that help "catch" the released ovum (egg) from the ovary during ovulation. They help to guide the egg into the fallopian tube for potential fertilization by sperm.


How does the egg move to the fallopian tube when it is dischrge by the ovary?

The egg released by the ovary is moved by the fimbriae into the fallopian tube. Once fertilized, the egg travels to the uterus for implantation.


What connects the ovary to he uterus?

the fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus


Hair like structures that sweep the ovum into either of the two fallopian tubes?

at the end of the fallopian tubes, you have the fimbriae. They actively pull the ovum inside the fallopian tubes. Inside the fallopian tubes you have the cilia to to push the ovum towards the uterus.


What pid can ascend to the fallopian tubes?

PID scars the fallopian tubes.


Is there a surgical procedure to implant fallopian tubes?

can fallopian tubes be implanted


Uterine tubes are also called what?

Fallopian tubes


What are two tubes connected to the uterus called?

They are called Fallopian tubes


Are the fallopian tubes attach to the ovaries?

Yes. The fallopian tubes are connected to the ovaries. The ovums (eggs) are released out of the ovaries, through the fallopian tubes and into the womb.


What part of the body organ does fertilization take place?

In humans, fertilization normally happens in the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are also known as oviducts or uterine tubes.