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  • Fimbriae: How the Fallopian Tube Catches the Egg After Ovulation
    The structure that catches the product of a Graafian follicle as it leaves the ovary is the fimbriae.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Graafian follicle: This is the mature follicle that contains the egg (oocyte).

    * Ovulation: During ovulation, the Graafian follicle ruptures, releasing the egg into the peritoneal cavity.

    * Fimbriae: These are finger-like projections that extend from the fallopian tube (also known as the uterine tube) and surround the ovary.

    The fimbriae have a couple of important roles:

    * Catching the egg: The beating cilia on the fimbriae create a current that helps guide the released egg toward the opening of the fallopian tube.

    * Transporting the egg: The egg enters the fallopian tube and is transported towards the uterus.

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