Anatomy - Embryology Flashcards
1
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What does the ectoderm form?
A
Skin, CNS, PNS, teeth, sweat glands, pituitary gland.
2
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What are the divisions of the mesoderm?
A
- Lateral plate - Splanchnic and somatic. - Paraxial plate. - Intermediate plate.
3
Q
What does the intermediate plate of mesoderm form?
A
The UG system - kidneys, gonads etc.
4
Q
What does the paraxial plate of mesoderm form?
A
Somites.
5
Q
What does the lateral plate of mesoderm form?
A
- Splanchnic: circulatory system, muscle and connective tissue. - Somatic: the body wall.
6
Q
What does the endoderm form?
A
GI tract, respiratory tract, urinary tract, liver, pancreas, auditory tube, thyroid and parathyroid gland.
