Question
Explain briefty:
The oviducal funnel is lined with cilia.
The oviducal funnel is lined with cilia.
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Answer
The ovum released by the ovary is swept into the uterine tube by the ciliary action of the fimbriae. The further movement of ovum along the oviduct is by:
• Ciliary action of the epithelium.
• Fluid currents in the oviduct.
• Peristaltic contraction of muscles of oviduct.
• Ciliary action of the epithelium.
• Fluid currents in the oviduct.
• Peristaltic contraction of muscles of oviduct.
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