Part of Fallopian tube close to ovary is:

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The correct option is 1:

The Fallopian tubes, also known as uterine tubes or oviducts, are crucial bilateral conduits in the female reproductive system that connect the ovaries to the uterus. Each Fallopian tube is divided into four main parts. The infundibulum is the funnel-shaped, most lateral part of the Fallopian tube that lies closest to the ovary. It features finger-like projections called fimbriae, which are responsible for sweeping the ovulated egg into the Fallopian tube. Among these fimbriae, one particularly long one, the fimbria ovarica, is often attached directly to the ovary, ensuring efficient capture of the egg after ovulation. This proximity and its fimbriated structure make the infundibulum the specific part of the Fallopian tube that is directly associated with and receives the egg from the ovary.

The incorrect option is 2: Cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina. It plays a role in childbirth and allows the passage of fluids, but it is not a part of the Fallopian tube or directly close to the ovary.

The incorrect option is 3: Ampulla. The ampulla is the longest and widest part of the Fallopian tube, located medial to the infundibulum. It is typically the site where fertilization of the egg by sperm occurs, but it is not the part closest to the ovary.

The incorrect option is 4: Isthmus. The isthmus is the narrow, thick-walled part of the Fallopian tube that connects to the uterus. It is the most medial section of the Fallopian tube, furthest from the ovary.