Uterine Tubes

The uterine tubesAlso called fallopian tubes, they transport the oocyte to the uterus. are also known as fallopian tubes. They are muscular tubes that transport the ovumA mature egg cell from the ovary to the uterusThe muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops.. These tubes provide the site for fertilization. Histologically, the wall of the uterine tube consists of three main layers: the mucosaThe innermost lining of the digestive tract that contains mucus-secreting cells for protection and a, muscularis, and serosa. The mucosa is highly folded, especially in the ampulla. The ampulla is the widest part. It is lined with a simple columnar epithelium. This epithelium contains two main cell types: ciliated cellsThe basic structural and functional units of life. and secretory (peg) cells. The ciliated cells move the ovum toward the uterus by beating in a coordinated manner. The peg cells secrete nutritive fluid, supporting sperm, ova, and early embryonic developmentThe process of growth and differentiation..