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In which of the following part of fallopian tube, fertilization occurs?

A
Infundibulum
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B
Ampulla
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Isthmus
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Intramural part
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Solution

The correct option is B Ampulla
Each fallopian tube is about 10-12 cm long and extends from the periphery of each ovary to the uterus, the part closer to the ovary is the funnel-shaped infundibulum. The edges of the infundibulum possess finger-like projections called fimbriae, which help in collection of the ovum after ovulation. The infundibulum leads to a wider part of the oviduct called ampulla in which generally male sperm and female ovum meet and fertilization occurs. Then narrow part of the oviduct, isthmus has a narrow lumen and it joins uterus via intramural part.

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