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Do humans have an oviduct?


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Oviduct:

  1. The oviducts are the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus.
  2. The fallopian tube is another name for an oviduct.
  3. They are an important part of a woman's reproductive system.
  4. In females, a pair of oviducts is present.
  5. Its length is 10-12 cm and is divided into three sections: infundibulum, ampulla, and isthmus.
  6. Infundibulum is funnel-shaped and is closer to the ovary.
  7. It receives the ovum at the time of ovulation.
  8. Ampulla is the wider, middle part of the oviduct, fertilization occurs in the ampullary region.
  9. Isthmus is the part closer to the uterus.
  10. It has a narrow lumen.

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