The Oviduct and its Functions

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

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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