Question

The part of the fallopian tube closest to the ovary is

• A. Isthmus
• B. Cervix
• C. Infundibulum
• D. Ampulla

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Infundibulum

The correct option is C

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The uterine tube's infundibulum is where it starts, immediately following the abdominal ostium, and it is situated in relation to the ovary's free border and medial surface.
2. The broad distal (outermost) section of each fallopian tube, known as the infundibulum, is where the released eggs are caught and directed.
3. The fimbriae's tips stretch across the ovary; during ovulation, they constrict close to the ovary's surface to direct the liberated egg.
4. The infundibulum (or funnel), the initial portion of the oviduct, is 3 to 4 inches long and encloses the ovum that has been expelled from the ovary.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. The fallopian tube and uterus are connected by an isthmus.
2. Its main job is to move sperm toward the egg.

Option B:

1. The lowermost portion of the uterus, a component of the female reproductive system, is known as the cervix.
2. The cervix serves as a passageway between the vagina and the main body of the uterus, aiding in the connection between them.

Option D :

1. The ampulla is the region of fertilization that lies between the infundibulum and isthmus. I

Final answer: The part of the fallopian tube closest to the ovary is the infundibulum.