B4-103 Intro to Development Flashcards
fertilization occurs in the
ampulla
steps of fertilization
5
- capacitation
- penetration of zona pellucida
- fusion of plasma membrane of oocyte and sperm
- completion of second meiotic division, formation of zygote
- cleavage at 24 hrs
what enzyme facillitates the passage of sperm through the corona radiata?
hyaluronidase
glycoprotein coat and seminal plasma proteins are removed from the plasma membrane of the sperm
capacitation
step 1 of fertilization
what enzymes facillitate the penetration of the zona pellucida?
3
esterases, acrosin, neuraminidase
what is the purpose of the zona reaction?
prevents polyspermy
granules cause zona to become stiff so no other sperm can enter
what parts of the sperm enter the oocyte?
head and tail
no mitochondria
what day does morula development occur
day 4
what day[s] is the blastocyst stage?
5-7
events of cleavage
- 2 cell stage
- 4 cell stage
- 8 cell stage
- morula
increase in cell number, decrease in cell size
embryo size remains unchanged
differentiate between the trophoblast and the inner cell blast
embryonic stem cells are derived from the
inner cell mass
are pluripotent
embryonic stem cells
the trophoblast is formed at week
1
the trophoblast gives rise to
2
cytotrophoblast
syncytiotrophoblast
the syncytiotrophoblast is responsible for implantation and intitial signs of pregnancy. What mechanisms does it have to aid in this?
2
- proteolytic enzymes
- chorionic gonadotropin
implantation occurs on day
6
- abnormal trophoblastic proliferation
- excessive amounts of hCG produced
clinical correlation
hydatidiform mole
lack of the zona reaction can result in
complete hydatidiform mole
if a hyatidiform mole isn’t found, it can mutate into
choriocarcinomas
very malignant
- vaginal bleeding
- pelvic pressure
- enlarged uterus
- HG
clinical correlation
hydatidiform mole