Where are fimbriae present in a human female reproductive system? Give their function.
Download our app for free and get started
Fimbriae are present in the edges of the funnel shaped infundibulum of the fallopian tube. They help in the collection of ovum (secondary oocyte) during ovulation into the fallopian tube.
Download our appand get started for free
Experience the future of education. Simply download our apps or reach out to us for more information. Let's shape the future of learning together!No signup needed.*
Similar Questions
- 1View SolutionFrom where the parturition signals arise-mother or foetus? Mention the main hormone involved in parturition.
- 2View SolutionWho discovered Sertoli cells? Mention their role in spermatogenesis.
- 3View SolutionWrite the function of each one of the following:
Oxytocin. - 4View SolutionDraw and label the parts of the head region only of a human sperm.
- 5View SolutionWrite the location and functions of Myometrium and Endometrium.
- 6View SolutionStudy the figure given below and answer the questions that follow:
Name the stage of human embryo the figure represents. - 7View SolutionExplain the events that follow up to fertilisation when the sperms come in contact with the ovum in the fallopian tube of a human female.
- 8View SolutionHow is polyspermy prevented in humans?
- 9View SolutionWrite the location and functions of the following in human testes:
- Sertoli cells.
- Leydig cells.
- 10View SolutionThe events of the menstrual cycle are represented as follows.
- Menstrual phase.
- Follicular phase.
- Ovulatory phase.
- Luteal phase Recall these events and state the levels of hormones (FSH, LH and progesterone) simply by mentioning high or low.
- On 19th day.
- On 14th day.
- On 21st-23rd day.