Oviduct
Oviduct
The Oviduct (pronounced: oh-vi-dukt), also known as the Fallopian tube in humans, is a crucial part of the female reproductive system in many animals, including mammals and birds.
Etymology
The term "Oviduct" is derived from the Latin words "ovum" meaning egg, and "ductus" meaning leading, conducting, or channel.
Definition
The Oviduct is a tube that links an ovary to the uterus in the female reproductive system. It is the pathway through which an egg travels from the ovary to the uterus.
Function
The primary function of the Oviduct is to transport sperm towards the egg, which is released by the ovary, and to then guide the fertilized egg to the uterus. The Oviduct is also the site where fertilization usually occurs.
Related Terms
- Ovary: The female reproductive organ that produces eggs and hormones.
- Uterus: The female reproductive organ where a fertilized egg implants and grows into a fetus.
- Fertilization: The process of combining the male gamete, or sperm, with the female gamete, or egg.
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell.
- Egg: The female reproductive cell, or ovum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oviduct
- Wikipedia's article - Oviduct
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