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Why do fallopian tubes have cilia?


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Fallopian tubes:

  1. The fallopian tube is an accessory organ in the female reproductive system.
  2. It connects the ovaries to the uterus.
  3. The inner lining of the fallopian tubes is made up of ciliated epithelium.
  4. They have cilia, which help facilitate the movement of the egg to the uterus.
  5. Case of any defect in the functioning of cilia may lead to infertility.

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