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SLIDE NAME
MH 171 Oviduct
TISSUE
Oviduct
(human)
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Hematoxylin & Eosin
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0.3171 µm
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Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
School of Medicine
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

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MH 171 Oviduct

Oviduct

The oviducts (also called Fallopian or uterine tubes) transport ovum from the ovary to the uterus. They are divided into four regions:

  • - funnel-shaped segment open to the peritoneal cavity with that extend toward the ovary.
  • - longest region and site of fertilization.
  • Isthmus - narrow region near the uterus.
  • Intramural Part - short region that passes through the uterine wall and opens into the uterus.

The wall of the is composed of three layers:

  • - exhibits thin that project into the lumen.
    • - consists of two types of cells (also see MHS 224 for better examples):
      • Ciliated Cells - the cilia wave towards the uterus to help propel ovum or fertilized zygote to the uterus.
      • Peg Cells - secrete fluid that provides nutrients for the ovum or fertilized zygote.
    • - contains blood vessels and nerves.
  • - consists of an inner circular or spiral layer and an outer longitudinal layer whose peristaltic contractions help propel the ovum or fertilized zygote to the uterus.
  • - composed of a simple cuboidal epithelium (or mesothelium) supported by a thin layer of connective tissue.
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