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The Egg's Journey in the Fallopian Tube

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Just before the maturated egg is released from the ovary, the fallopian tube goes into action
to intercept the egg. With delicate touches on the surface of the ovary, it tries to find the egg
cell. (1-2) In order for the maturated egg to be fertilised, it must enter the fallopian tube. Fi-
nally, the fallopian tube finds the maturated egg and draws it inside. Now, the egg cell starts
its journey. (3) In order for the egg to be fertilised and reach the mother's uterus, it must travel
a long road in the fallopian tube. It is the function of the millions cells in the fallopian tube to
guide the egg to the uterus. The tiny hairs on the surface of these cells (cilia) move in only
one direction. In this way, as if they were actually conveying a precious object from hand to
hand, they urge the egg cell to the place where it has to go. Finally, the egg meets the sperm
which are seeking it. (4) Only one sperm succeeds in entering the egg. (5) The fertilised egg
is directed toward the mother's uterus with the help of the tiny hairs in the fallopian tube (6).
Every cell performs its duty flawlessly, because God's creation is perfect.