Oviduct
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The oviduct is a tube connecting the ovary to the uterus allowing the ovum to travel to the uterus in the Female Reproductive System.
- Also known as: Fallopian Tube
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| A diagram showing the oviducts in the Female Reproductive System. |
About the Oviduct
- The oviduct is where the sperm meets the ovum and conception happens.
- Sometimes the embryo does not make it to the uterus and starts to grow in the oviduct. This is called an Ectopic Pregnancy and is very dangerous for the female.
References
AQA
- Oviduct, page 216, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA
- Oviducts, pages 168, 173, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA