7: Gastrulation And Embryonic Germ Layers Flashcards
What type of oocyte is released at ovulation?
Secondary oocyte
Three types of granulosa cells in follicle
Cumulus oophorous, mural granulosa cells, corona radiata
Cumulus oophorous
Anchor oocyte to follicle wall
Mural granulosa cells
Line wall of follicle
Corona radiata
Firmly anchored to ZP, remains around oocyte after fertilization
Acrosome reaction
Head of sperm releases enzymes for passage through corona radiata and ZP
Zona reaction
Changes in ZP make it impermeable to other sperm once penetrated by one sperm
When does cleavage begin?
About 30hrs post-fertilization
Compaction
Cells divide but dont grow much in early stages bc they are limited in space by ZP
Blastocyst two parts
Trophoblast, embryoblast (AKA inner cell mass)
What does the trophoblast differentiate into
Cytotrophoblasts, syncytiotrophoblasts
What does embryoblast differentiate into?
Hypoblast, epiblast
What layer of cells is the hypoblast continuous with?
Exocoelomic membrane surrounding the exocoelomic cavity
What space is the epiblast surrounding?
Amnionic cavity
Early spontaneous abortion rate
~45%
Two major causes of early spontaneous abortions
Inadequate hormones from the CL; chromosomal abnormalities
What two cell layers form the primary umbilical vesicle (yolk sac)?
Hypoblast, exocoelomic membrane
What does the primary umbilical vesicle give rise to
Extraembryonic coelom