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Ciliated cell of the uterine tube
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A ciliated cell of the uterine tube forms part of its inner lining. Its cilia are motile projections that extend into the lumen.
Ciliary motion does not act alone. Muscular contractions and tubal fluid also contribute to oocyte transport. Picture three coordinated components working within the same passage.
In brief
A ciliated cell of the uterine tube is an epithelial cell with motile cilia that project into the lumen of the tube.
Ciliary motion, muscular contractions, and tubal fluid work together to transport the oocyte.
Cilia, muscle, and tubal fluid contribute to transport together.
Sources (2)
- PubMed CentralTubal transport of gametes and embryos: a review of physiology and pathophysiologyPublished
- National Center for Biotechnology InformationAnatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Fallopian Tube
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