Fallopian Tubes

Question 1

function?

Answer 1

transfer and transport ovum from ovary to uterus

Question 2

describe how the structure of the fallopian tubes helps to facilitate movement of the gamete?

Answer 2

inner mucosa is lined with ciliated columnar epithelium, and there is a smooth muscle layer which contracts

Question 3

name the 4 parts of the uterine tube - lateral to medial?

Answer 3

fimbriae, infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus

Question 4

describe fimbrae?

Answer 4

finger-like ciliated projections - capture ovum from ovary

Question 5

describe infundibulum?

Answer 5

opening near ovary, attached to fimbriae

Question 6

describe ampulla?

Answer 6

widest section, fertilisation occurs here

Question 7

describe isthmus?

Answer 7

narrow section, connects amoulla and uterine cavity

Question 8

bloody supply?

Answer 8

uterine and ovarian arteries

Question 9

venous drainage?

Answer 9

uterine and ovarian veins

Question 10

lymph drainage?

Answer 10

iliac, sacral, aortic nodes

Question 11

innervation?

Answer 11

symp and parasymp via ovarian and uterine plexuses