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Science 28 July 1978:
Vol. 201. no. 4353, pp. 349 - 351
DOI: 10.1126/science.580814
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Science, Vol 201, Issue 4353, 349-351
Copyright © 1978 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Fallopian tube isthmic mucus and ovum transport

RP Jansen

The oviduct isthmus is capable of transporting spermatozoa and ova in opposite directions. A column of tenacious mucus that occupies the lumen of the rabbit oviduct isthmus during estrus may permit sperm transport. After ovulation the mucus disappears, with subsequent efforescence of cilia, which probably assist transport of ova to the uterus.


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