5. Embryology- Exam 2 Flashcards
where does Fertilization occurs
ampullary region of the fallopian tube
Sperm + Oocyte =
Zygote
–undergoes cell divisions
when does the zygote reach 2 cell stage
30 hours post fertilization
when does the zygote reach 4 cell stage
40 hours post fertilization
when does the zygote reach 12-16 cell stage
72 hours post fertilization
the zygote goes through a Series of mitotic divisions. describe what is happening
Cells increase in number
Become smaller with each division
Cells are called
Blastomeres
Cells are loosely arranged until what cell stage
8 cell stage
After the which cleavage do cells have maximized contact with each other
3rd cleavage
After the 3rd cleavage, they start to undergo what
compaction
–Cells separate into inner and outer cells
16 cell stage is called a
Morula
Morula=
Has defined inner and outer cells
Morula Inner cells =
inner cell mass (will become the embryo)
Morula Outer cells =
outer cell mass (will become the trophoblasts, which will be the placenta)
Morula makes its way into what
the uterus
when the Morula enters uterine cavity- Fluid penetrates into the intercellular spaces of the Inner Cell Mass. The spaces become a single cavity called what
Blastocele
After the Morula makes its way into the uterus, it Enlarges and becomes what
embryo is called a Blastocyst at this point
Blastocyst is comprised of what 3 things? describe them
- Trophoblast – outer covering. Formed from cells of the outer cell mass. Cells flatten and eventually form the epithelial wall of the blastocyst
- Blastocele – Internal fluid filled space
- Embryoblast – Inner cell mass. Located at one pole
Of the blastocyst, the Trophoblast and part of inner cell mass will become the ______ while the rest of inner cell mass will become the ______
placenta
embryo
how long does the blastocyst remain free in the uterus
2 days
when does implantation occur
Around day 6 (after fertilization)
describe what happens when implantation occurs
- Trophoblastic cells over the embryoblast pole penetrate btwn the epithelial cells of the uterine wall.
- Blastocyst attaches to uterine epithelium, the endometrium- Oriented so the inner cell mass is near the endometrium
describe the 5 steps to get to implantation
- Fertilization= 12-24 hours after ovulation
- Cleavage= completed 30 hours after fertilization
- Morula= 3-4 days after fertilization
- Blastocyst= 4.5-5 days after fertilization
- Implantation= 6 days after fertilization
at what day is the Blastocyst is partially embedded
day 8
when the Blastocyst is partially embedded- The Trophoblast cells over the embryoblast differentiate into what 2 layers? describe them
- Syncytiotrophoblast – multi-nucleated, outer zone, no cell boundries
- Cytotrophoblast – mono-nucleated cells, inner layer, distinct cells
both the Syncytiotrophoblast and the Cytotrophoblast become part of what
the chorion (one of the fetal membranes)
the inner cell mass of the blastocyst (embroblast) now differentiates in to what 2 layer? describe
- Hypoblast layer (Entoderm)= Layer of small cuboidal cells adjacent to the blastocyst cavity
- Epiblast layer (Ectoderm)= Layer of high columnar cells adjacent to amniotic cavity
when is the blastocyst completely embedded
day 11-12
what happens when the blastocyst completely embedded
Cells of the Synctiotrophoblast penetrate deeper into endothelial lining of maternal capillaries. The capillaries are congested and dilated…Called SINUSOIDS
what do the sinusoids cause? what is this the beginning of?
- Causes blood to flow through the trophoblastic system
- Beginning of the uteroplacental circulation
Cytotrophoblast proliferates to form what 2 things? describe them
- Amnion= Thin Protective membrane that surrounds the developing embryo.
- Amniotic Cavity= Space, eventually filled with fluid
what has also started to develop back at day 8
Gastrulation
define Gastrulation
- Process for establishing 3 germ layers
- These are the major embryonic tissues from which all tissues and organs of the body develop
with Gastrulation- the inner cell mass differentiates into?
Ectoderm
Endoderm
Mesoderm
Gastrulationstarts with the formation of what?
the primitive streak on the epiblast
when is the primitive streak clearly visible as a narrow groove
day 15-16
describe how the cells of the epiblast migrate to the primitive streak
Arrive and become “flask-like”
Detach from epiblast and slip beneath it
epiblast gastrulation: Epiblast is the source of the ______. Inward movement / cause _______
germ layers
invagination
- Cells displace the hypoblast=Creates ____
- Others lie between the epiblast and the new endoderm= Creates _____
- Cells remaining in the epiblast= Creates _____
- Endoderm- layers of inner cell mass that borders the blastocele.
- Mesoderm- Lies inbetween the ectoderm and endoderm.
- Ectoderm - Layer of cells of the inner cell mass closest to the amniotic cavity
now that gastrulation took place, the 3 germ layers are formed and the amniotic cavity starts to form… the inner cell mass in now called the
embryonic disc
the ectoderm becomes what?
Outer structures: Skin, teeth, mouth glands, nervous system, some endocrine glands
the mesoderm becomes what?
All connective tissue, the muscular, skeletal, lymphatic, and circulatory systems
the endoderm becomes what?
Deep structures: Epithelium of digestive tract, respiratory system, bladder, vagina, urethra
when does the Cardiovascular System appear? when does the heart start beating?
appears middle of 3rd week
beats after 21 days
when does the Cardiovascular System reach a functional state in comparison to other systems
long before any of the other systems
Vascular system develops from what?
a simple symmetrical plexus, into an asymmetrical complex system of arteries, veins and capillaries.
what is the size of the embryonic heart in relation to the size of the embryo as compared to an adult heart in an adult size body
enormous
when do Progenitor Heart Cells start to develop
day 16-18
where do Progenitor Heart Cells lie and how do they move
- Lie in the Epiblast- Adjacent to the cranial end of the primitive streak
- Move through the streak and into the splanchnic layer of the mesoderm
what do Progenitor Heart Cells form
Form a horse-shoe shaped cluster of cells called the Primitive Heart Field (PHF) [collection of cells that have a specific assignment]
Primitive Heart Field is specified on both sides and will become what
Atria, LV, RV, Conus Cordis and Truncus Arteriosus
starting with Primitive Heart Field the Conus Cordis and Truncus Arteriosus come from what? when?
come from the Secondary Heart field and show up around Day 20-21
Progenitor Heart Cells will form blood islands and cardiac myoblasts. These will form what?
blood cells and blood vessels
blood islands unite and form what?
a a horse-shoe shaped tube that is Endothelial cell lined and Surrounded by myoblasts
more blood islands appear bilaterally, parallel and close to the midline. What will these form
dorsal aortas
how is the Intraembryonic Celom (Body Cavity) formed
- by the joining of small (initially isolated) spaces which appear in the lateral mesoderm
- Bilateral cavities extend cranially and fuse with each other forming a horseshoe-shaped cavity
what eventually becomes the pericardial cavity
Intraembryonic Celom
Heart development starts at the end of the 3rd week of ____
gestation
where does heart development of the first blood island occur
Occurs in the ventral region of the embryo, inferior to the foregut [in front of the intraembryonic celom]
–Anterior part of the celom will develop the pericardial cavity
how do you know heart development of the first blood island has started
Scattered masses of angiogenic cells appear in the mesenchyme derived from PHF
how does Endocardial Tube Formation occur
- Angiogenic cells form clusters (Blood Islands) which increase in size and number.
- Acquire a lumen, unite and form a plexus of blood vessels
- From this plexus, bilateral endocardial tubes develop
bilateral endocardial tubes develop- they unite to form what?
form a common tube= Primitive Heart Tube
when does the Primitive Heart Tube (single heart tube) begin to beat
day 21-22
once the Primitive Heart Tube is formed- how does it start to elongate
Cells are added from the secondary heart field to the cranial end of the tube
Primitive Heart Tube elongation is essential for what further development
normal formation of part of the RV, the Conus Cordis, the Truncus Arteriosus and for looping
what happens if Primitive Heart Tube elongation “looping” does NOT happen know
outflow tract defects form=Abnormalities in Cardiac looping=
- DORT, VSD, TOF, PA, PS
- Ventricular inversion (corrected transposition)
- juxtaposition of the atrial appendages
- Double outlet right ventricle
while Primitive Heart Tube elongation occurs, other blood islands appear inferior to the endocardial tubes and eventually give rise to what? what will this establish?
- dorsal aortas. Will connect with the endocardial tubes
- Establish the arterial end of the heart