Question

What type of epithelium is found in the oviduct?

Answer 1

Ciliated columnar Epithelium:

1. Certain columnar cells bear numerous delicate hair like out growths called cilia and are called ciliated epithelium.
2. Their function is to move particles or mucus in a specific direction over the epithelium.
3. It is seen in the trachea of wind-pipe, bronchioles of respiratory tract, kidney tubules and fallopian tubes of oviducts.

Oviduct:

1. The epithelium is usually a ciliated column or perhaps a ciliated cube.
2. However, not all epithelial cells are ciliates. In general, there are more ciliated cells in the ampulla than in the isthmus.
3. In humans, the inner layer of the tubular structure is made up of ciliated epithelium.
4. The cells have short hair-like protrusions called cilia, which allow the particles to hit and move.
5. The fallopian tubes are lined with cilia, and their lashing allows eggs and mucus to move around the cavity.