Question

Another name for oviduct is:
(a) Cervix
(b) Seminal vesicles
(c) Prostate gland
(d) Fallopian tubes

Answer 1

Hint: Oviducts are one pair of long tubular structures which extends from the periphery of the ovary to the uterus. It helps in the transport of ovum or zygote to the uterus. These are present in pairs and are also known as salpinges.

Complete answer:
The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries, a duct system consisting of a pair of oviducts, uterus, cervix, and vagina. Oviducts are also known as fallopian tubes. These are a pair of long (10-12 cm), ciliated, muscular, and tubular structures which extend from the periphery of each ovary to the uterus. Each oviduct is suspended by mesosalpinx and is differentiated into three parts: - Infundibulum: The part of the oviduct closer to the ovary is the funnel shape infundibulum. Fimbriae are the finger- like projection seen on the edge of the infundibulum. Fimbriae help in the collection of ova after ovulation. Infundibulum opens into the abdominal cavity by an aperture called ostium. - Ampulla: The infundibulum leads to a wider part of the oviduct called ampulla. - Isthmus: It is the last and narrow part having a narrow lumen that links to the uterus.
The tube is involved in the conduction of ovum or zygote toward the uterus by peristalsis and ciliary action. It is also the site of fertilization.

So, the answer is, ‘Fallopian tubes.’

Additional Information:
- Tubectomy is a surgical sterilization technique for females where the two oviducts are interrupted by either ligation or cuts so that the transport of an ova is blocked.
Note: Fallopian tubes are also called uterine tubes or oviducts or salpinges. Fertilization takes place at the junction of ampulla and isthmus. An ovary is not directly connected to the fallopian tube. Fimbriae are activated by the sex hormone during the ovulation causing them to swell and hit the ovary in a gentle, wiping motion. When the oocyte is released into the peritoneal cavity, the fimbriae sweeps the ovum into the tube.