A novel theoretical model for unsteady, non-isothermal flow with temperature variant viscosity for the Newtonian fluid in the presence of transverse magnetic field is studied in the ductus efferentes of human male reproductive tract. Importance of cilia for the fluid transport through ductus efferente is elaborated in this study. To investigate the flow, we considered a channel and constant temperature difference is imposed between the wall of channel. A mathematical model is developed and analytical solution is achieved with the help of Adomian decomposition method (ADM) for MHD heat and fluid flow with temperature dependent viscosity. Flow is modeled by considering assumptions that Reynolds number is small, so that inertial forces are insignificant and wavelength to diameter ratio is maximum, so that pressure can be assumed uniform in the channel. Solutions are presented for the exponential dependent viscosity on temperature. Effect of different flow parameters on the axial and transverse component of velocity are analyzed graphically. Pumping characteristic due to ciliary beat from one row of cilia to another are investigated. Lastly variation of different flow parameters on the trapped bolus and pressure are examined graphically.
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