Which of the Following is True of the Fimbriae of the Fallopian

Question

Which of the following is true of the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes?
A) They carry the fertilized ovum into the uterus.
B) They sweep the ovum into fallopian tubes at ovulation.
C) They help the sperm move from the uterus into the fallopian tubes.
D) They are hormone-secreting cells that help maintain the pregnant state.

Accepted Answer

The fimbriae of the fallopian tubes are finger-like projections at the end of the tubes closest to the ovaries. During ovulation, the fimbriae sweep the released ovum into the fallopian tubes where it may be fertilized by sperm.