development Flashcards
defining feature gastrulation
The primary germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm) are formed and organized in their proper locations during gastrulation. gastrulation is when you see hensen’s node, invagination, etc
neural crest formation & migration
forms along the neural tube; blocks of cells (somites) migrate from the crest and signal nearby cells to begin developing into other parts of the body. secondary induction
describe how and when implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall occurs
1 week in, embryo signals its trophoblasts to turn into ST’s, and then uses syctiotrophoblasts to burrow into endometrial lining, fusing with it
some examples of deuterosomes
vertebrates + echinoderms (sea urchins)
describe how the zona pellucida reacts when a sperm enters the egg
cortical granules prompt it to harden and separate out , creating a firm barrier around the egg
how does birth control work?
maintain Estrogen + Progesterone levels , inhibits release of these hormones, so no new ovulation happens
describe the secretory pathway that triggers ovulation, menstruation, etc
hypothalamus secretes GnRH to the pituitary gland. P gland then produces LSH, Surge in LH causes ovulation. ovulation and successive events then release estrogen + progesterone back to the pituitary gland in a feedback loop
in what stage (n/2n ) are germ cells?
2n
capacitation
making sperm more competent to fertilize eggs- do this in IVF by doing a saline wash of fallopian tubes then dumping that into the petri dish
discuss some potential neural tube defects and what causes them
neural tube can fail to close at top, middle, or bottom end. an unclosed tube at the top can lead to a child forming wihtout a brain- this pregnancy would terminate. if in lower end, kid could be born with spina bifita .
what happens differently to the corpus luteum if the egg is fertilized?
HCG is secreted by the chorion (outer layer of developing embryo) which rescues the corpus luteum. you want the CL around as it secretes estrogen + progesterone, which help to inhibit dilation + contractions
describe the structure of a sperm and what each compartment houses
the top houses the ‘acrosomal vesicle’ which contains lysosomes to digest the outer membrane of the egg. the midsection contains the mitochondria. the tail, the flagella, contains microtubules in a 9+2 arrangement
describe features in 3rd trimester
3rd trimester, months 7-9: Brain development. Pruning (elliminate unwanted connections) Requires lots of nutrients Most growth happens in first year of life so head wont be too big to come out!
Corona radiata
radiating crown of cells around the mature egg. Instead of jelly layer like sea urchins have. its actually a bunch of attached follicle cells
neurulation: description and key features
ectoderm (on top) rolls into the neural tube, which is essential to forming the chordate dorsal hollow nerve chord; example of primary induction features: notochord . ectoderm -> neural tube. head/tail regions, gut opens into anus and mouth ends
what causes menstruation?
fall off of progesterone
some examples of protosomes
worms + mollusks
when would meiosis 2 be completed in oogenesis?
when ovum meets sperm in fertilization event
describe what you would have at beginning and end of cleavage
start: zona pellucida, blastomere, polar bodies. fertilized egg, not much else. end: inner cell mass, trophoblasts surrounding it, and blastocyst cavity
describe how estrogen and progesterone cycle during the 28 day period
estrogen (in form of estradiol) spikes at 14 days, during ovulation, and then rises again around 26 days. progesterone spikes at 21 days, falls the rest of the time
describe the secretory pathway occurring during monthly menstruation
Hypothalamus : release GnRH to pituitary gland Pituary: receives GnRH, triggered to release reproduction hormones FSH, LH. (Follicle stimulating hormone + leuteinizing hormone) Feedback mechanisms; high FSH + LH inhbit hypothalamus from producing more stuff.
after how many weeks would you expect to see hensen’s node?
2
cleavage/blastulation: description and defining features
process of going from __ to blastula. key features are hollow cavity inside called blastocoel. holoblastic + radial in deuterosomes.
describe how marsupials reproduce and what is unique about them
embryonic diapause: ability to freeze fertilized egg while they nurse a newborn + toddler. 3 different stages of life all in one mom. very short gestation and long lactation period, differentiated based on age of child.
describe the functions of estrogen and progesterone
estrogen prepares the wall of the uterus through actions like cell division, vascularization progesterone maintains the uterine cell wall thus, when progesterone falls, the wall comes off
what do you call a fertilized, single celled , DIPLOID egg?
zygote
discuss the 5 stages of development
1) cleavage: 10 rounds - embryo -> blastula 2) infolding: blastula -> gastrula 3) neurulation: forms dorsal hollow nerve cord 4) neural crest cell formation 5) organogenesis: forms fetus (9-12 weeks)
when does the zona pellucida degenerate?
when the embryo becomes a mature blastula and needs to interact with the uterine wall- allows trophoblasts to burrow. 1 week out.
describe what gastrulation does and how you know you are seeing it
turns a bilaminar emrbyo into a trilaminar embryo complete with an ectodern, mesoderm and endoderm. You will see folding of the embryonic disc and formation of extraembryonic spaces
describe ovarian cycle vs estrous cycle and then monoestrous or polyestrous
humans use ovarian cycle- once per month, longer cycle, and mestruation. most other mammals use ‘estrous cycle’ where they do not bleed, Involves shorter luteal cycle . Less endometrial buildup. and a period of heat. monoestrous: cycle occurs 1x per year (deer) polyestrous: cycle occurs multiple times a year (cats)
gastrulation: description and key features
movement of cells into cavity to create three primary germ cell layers (and visible primitive streak), which later give rise to the specific tissue types. The endoderm will lead to the gut and the gut-related organs. The mesoderm will lead to muscle, notochord, skeleton, etc. The ectoderm will lead to the skin and neural tube (and therefore brain, spinal chord, and nerves.) key features: 3 primary germ layers, invagination to form archenteron, and dissapearing blastocoel, and notochord
what is the antrum?
the cavity within a mature oocyte that is about to be ovulated. causes it to bulge out of the wall of uterus
describe how lactation begins and how it is also a positive feedback loop
Once baby delivered, progesterone stops inhibiting lactation. Mom releases prolactin. When baby suckles, nerve endings stimulate hypothalamus -> release oxytocin -> oxy interacts with smooth muscle surrounding milk ducts to squeeze out milk. Pos feedback loop- as long as baby continues 2 suckle, milk keeps coming. Material accumulates in breast that has nutrients + antibodies. That’s what baby gets at first. (colustrum) After a couple of days , milk comes in.
somites
A somite is a division of the body of an animal or embryo. Somites are bilaterally paired blocks of paraxial mesoderm that form along the head-to-tail axis of the developing embryo in segmented animals.
what is the function of the chorion?
Emrbyo’s connected to mom via body stalk, which becomes umbilicial cord at one month. chorion connects baby to mom’s blood supply, is the precursor to the placenta
where does gastrulation happen
fallopian tube