
The Oviduct and its Functions
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1974
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: A.D. Johnson
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 8 6 6 5 0 - 9
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 4 3 1 4 6 4 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 5 2 6 6 - 2
The Oviduct and Its Functions focuses on the role of the oviduct in reproduction. The book emphasizes that this organ combines factors such as environment, hormonal balance, and… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThe Oviduct and Its Functions focuses on the role of the oviduct in reproduction. The book emphasizes that this organ combines factors such as environment, hormonal balance, and biochemical constituents to make reproduction possible. Composed of contributions that are divided into 13 chapters, the book presents the comparative anatomy, histology, and morphology of the mammalian oviduct. The selection particularly notes the structural features of this organ. The text proceeds with the discussions on histochemistry and electron microscopy of the bovine oviduct, and then notes that few studies have been reported on this concern. The discussions shift with the presentation of the neural control of the oviduct. Concerns include the presence of alpha and beta receptors in the organ; adrenergic and cholinergic innervation; and the influence of drugs on ovum transport. The text further underscores fluid flow and composition of oviducal fluids in animals. The book points out that the oviduct is vital in the capacitation process and fertilization and responsible for the transport of gametes and survival of sperm. The text also notes that the female reproductive tract is responsible in sperm storage. The book ends with discussions on the influence of genetics, ovulation, and pregnancy on the functions of the oviduct. The compilation is vital for readers interested in studying the functions of the oviduct.
Invited Speakers and Contributors
Participants
Preface
1. The Comparative Anatomy, Histology and Morphology of the Mammalian Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Structural Features of the Oviduct
III. Comparative Histology
IV. Comparative Morphology
V. Conclusion
References
2. Histochemistry and Electron Microscopy of the Bovine Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Height of Epithelium
III. Histochemistry
IV. Electron Microscopy
V. Conclusion
References
Figures
3. Neural Control of Oviduct Musculature
I. Introduction
II. Adrenergic Innervation
III. Cholinergic Innervation
IV. Alpha and Beta Receptors in the Oviduct
V. Pharmacodynamics of the Oviduct
VI. Nerve Stimulation and Oviduct Motility
VII. Denervation of the Oviduct
VIII. Influence of Drugs on Ovum Transport
IX. Influence of Drugs on Spermatozoan Transport
X. Summary
References
4. Fluid Flow of the Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Structural Features of the Oviduct
III. The Secretory Rate of the Oviduct
IV. Endocrine Control of Oviduct Secretion
V. Directional Flow Patterns of Oviduct Fluid
References
5. Composition of Oviducal Fluid
I. Introduction
II. Composition of Rabbit Oviducal Fluid
III. Composition of Sheep Oviducal Fluid
IV. Composition of Cow Oviducal Fluid
V. Composition of Primate Oviducal Fluid
VI. Significance of Studies on Oviducal Fluid
Composition
References
6. Capacitation of Sperm: As a Function of the Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Measurements of Sperm Changes during Capacitation
III. Mechanisms Involved in the Capacitation Process
IV. Summary
References
7. Transport of Gametes and Survival of the Ovum as Functions of the Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Transport of the Sperm
III. Transport of the Ovum
IV. Endocrine Considerations in Gamete Transport
V. Fertile Life of the Sperm
VI. Fertile Life of the Ovum
VII. Summary
References
8. Sperm Metabolism: A Function of the Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Sperm Metabolism in the Female Genital Tract
III. Summary
References
9. Sperm Storage: As a Function of the Female Reproductive Tract
I. Survival of Spermatozoa Within the Female Reproductive Tract
II. Necessity for Sperm Storage Within the Female Reproductive Tract
III. Mechanisms Responsible for Sperm Storage Within the Female Reproductive Tract
IV. Summary
Bibliography
10. Fertilization: A Function of the Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. History
III. Structure
IV. Oviduct Secretion
V. Motility
VI. Summary
References
11. Ova and Embryo Metabolism: Functions of the Oviduct
I. Introduction
II. Metabolism of Ova and Embryos in Vitro
III. Oviducal Environment
IV. Summary
References
12. The Influence of External and Internal Environment on the Oviduct and Its Functions
I. Introduction
II. Genetics
III. Developmental Changes
IV. Influence of Ovulation and Pregnancy
V. Temperature
VI. Stress Related Hormones
VII. Progestagens and Related Hormones
VIII. Interspecies and Immunological Conflicts
IX. The Influence of the Corpus Luteum on the Oviduct
X. Conclusion
References
13. The Oviduct as an Endocrine Gland: Its Effect Upon General Somatic Carbohydrate Metabolism and Upon the Ovary
I. Ovaries and Oviducts on Muscle Glycogen
II. Studies on Isolated Liver Cells
III. Polypeptide Contraceptive Compound
References
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1974
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 390
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780123866509
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124314641
- eBook ISBN: 9780323152662
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