Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

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True or False: The uterine tubes are directly in contact with the ovaries.

True
False
It varies during the menstrual cycle.
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The correct answer is: False

The statement that the uterine tubes are directly in contact with the ovaries is false. The uterine tubes, also known as fallopian tubes, are not physically attached to the ovaries; instead, they have a funnel-like structure called the fimbriae that helps to catch the eggs released from the ovaries. When ovulation occurs, the egg is released into the pelvic cavity, and the fimbriae of the uterine tubes work to sweep the egg into the tube for potential fertilization. This anatomical arrangement highlights the importance of the fimbriae in facilitating the egg's entry into the uterine tubes, emphasizing that there is indeed a space between the ovaries and the uterine tubes, preventing direct contact.