Which microscopic hairs propel the ovum towards the uterus?

The correct answer to this question is CILIA. The microscopic hairs that propel the ovum towards the uterus are collectively known as cilia. After the egg has been fertilized by a sperm, it begins to migrate towards the uterus for implantation as the uterus is the most conducive place for the growing embryo. To get to the uterus, cilia are needed.

Cilia are organelles found in eukaryotic cells. There are two types of cilia: The motile and the non-motile cilia. Motile cilia aid movement; this is the type that helps propel the fertilized ovum to the uterus. The non- motile cilia mostly serve as sensory organelles. They help provide thermosensation and chemosensation of the environment to the cell.

Once the egg has fertilized by a male sperm, the ovum can separate by way of the embryo. The ovum is a female cell of the reproductive system. However, the ovum must move towards the uterus and it can’t do it alone. It needs help. Cilia is known to be in cells.

These cilia are small hairs or similar to hairs that are usually found in large quantities in the cell. It is found in fluid in the cell because it is known for moving different elements from the cell or even within the cell. During fertilization, the ovum must be moved towards the uterus and the cilia moves like oars in the water by pushing the item in the correct direction.