Early Embryology Flashcards
1
Q
Two fertilised gametes are called what?
A
Zygote - combination of DNA from each gamete
2
Q
Name the steps from zygote to implantation of day 6
A
Zygote -> Morula -> Blastocyst -> implantation
3
Q
Blastocyst contains…
A
Inner cell mass (embryoblast), blastocyst cavity and trophoblast (becomes placenta)
4
Q
The inner cell mass gives rise to…
A
amnion and yolk sac
5
Q
The amnion and yolk sac are divided by the embryonic cell plate which gives rise to…
A
ectoderm
mesoderm
endoderm
