After ovulation, where is the egg swept to?

After ovulation, the egg is released from the ovary and is swept into the oviduct, also known as the fallopian tube. This occurs due to the fimbriae, which are finger-like projections located at the end of the fallopian tube. The fimbriae create a current that helps draw the egg into the tube after its release.

Once in the fallopian tube, the egg can be fertilized by sperm, which typically occurs in this location. If fertilization happens, the fertilized egg will then travel through the fallopian tube toward the uterus, where it can implant and develop into a pregnancy.

Other areas mentioned, such as the uterus, cervix, and ovary, do not directly receive the egg immediately after ovulation. The uterus serves as the site for implantation if fertilization occurs, but the egg must first travel through the fallopian tube after ovulation. The cervix plays a role in the reproductive process but is not involved in the immediate transport of the egg after it is released. The ovary is where the egg originates, not where it is swept after ovulation. Thus, the oviduct is the correct pathway for the egg post-ovulation.