What Is the Structure and Function of the Fallopian Tube?

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The female reproductive system comprises four main parts. These include the uterus, ovary, fallopian tubes and vagina.

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Fallopian tubes are a pair of tubes that carry ova from the ovaries to the uterus.

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There are a pair of fallopian tubes present in the female reproductive system.

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These narrow muscular tubes extend from the top of the uterus to the ovaries.

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Fallopian Tube Parts: The fallopian tube has mainly three parts. These include the isthmus, ampulla and infundibulum.

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Isthmus

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It is the widest part of the fallopian tube where fertilization occurs.

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It receives the egg and allows it to the fallopian tube.

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Fallopian tubes allow passage to the fertilized egg back to the uterus for implementation.

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It transports sperm towards the egg.

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