The cellular composition of the human oviduct epithelium.
Epithelium from human Fallopian tubes was examined to determine the ratio of ciliated to secretory cells. A comparison was made between results from oviducts from women at different stages of the menstrual cycle, and also between the fimbrial, ampullary and isthmic regions of the oviduct. A high percentage of ciliated cells was found in each case, including the isthmic region, with little difference seen throughout the cycle. The role of cilia in ovum transport is discussed.
D002452:Cell Count; D002923:Cilia; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D004848:Epithelium / Q000378:metabolism; D005187:Fallopian Tubes / Q000166:cytology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation