The Fallopian Tubes (Oviducts)

Question 1

How many fallopian tubes are there?

Answer 1

• 2

Question 2

What are the fallopian tubes?

Answer 2

• muscular tubes lined with cilia

Question 3

Where are the fallopian tubes situated?

Answer 3

• they stretch from each ovary to the uterus

Question 4

What does each fallopian tube end in?

Answer 4

• a funnel shaped structure

Question 5

What is the funnel shaped structure at the end of each fallopian tube called?

Answer 5

• the infundibulum

Question 6

What do the infundibulum have?

Answer 6

• finger-like outgrowths
• called fimbria

Question 7

What are the functions of the fallopian tubes?

Answer 7

1. Provide a pathway between uterus and ovary for eggs, sperm and the zygote
2. Are the site of fertilisation and initial cell division of the zygote
3. Enable the egg or developing zygote to move towards uterus (by the action of muscles and cilia)