Primary ciliary dyskinesia often leads to female subfertility because cilia are essential in which structure?
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Correct answer: Fallopian tube
The Fallopian tubes are lined with ciliated columnar cells. These cilia beat toward the uterus to help transport the oocyte or embryo; if they are immotile, the risk of ectopic pregnancy or infertility increases.
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