Early Embryology I & II Flashcards
Fertilization normally occurs in the ___ of the uterine tube
ampulla
Movement of sperm from the cervix to the uterine tube requires ___ to ___ hours
2-7
What happens to sperm motility once they reach the cervix?
sperm become less motile and stop their migration if ovulation has not taken place; if ovulation occurs, the sperm become mobile again and continue their swim to the ampulla
Sperm can only fertilize the egg after undergoing ___ and ___ reaction
capacitation; acrosome
This is a period of condition that takes place in the female reproductive tract and lasts about 7 hours. It involves an interaction between the sperm and the female reproductive tract.
capacitation
This is induced by zona proteins after the sperm binds to the zona pellucida covering the ovum. This process releases enzymes that allow the sperm to penetrate the zona pellucida
acrosomal reaction
Fertilization occurs in how many phases
6
The first phase of fertilization is passage of a sperm through the ___ _____ of the oocyte.
corona radiata
Dispersal of the follicular cells of the corona radiata results mainly from the action of the enzyme _____, which is released from the acrosome of the sperm
hyaluronidase
The second phase of fertilization is penetration of the ___ ___, which is a glycoprotein shell that surrounds the egg.
zona pellucida
The release of acrosomal enzymes allows the sperm to penetrate the zona pellucida and come in contact with the ___ ___ of the oocyte
plasma membrane
The contact releases of lysosomal enzymes from the oocyte that alters the zona pellucida and prevents what?
other sperms from penetrating it
The third phase of fertilization is the fusion of what?
the plasma cell membranes of the oocyte and sperm
True or false?
After adhesion of the sperm, the plasma membranes of the sperm and egg fuse, and sperm head and tail enter the oocyte, but the plasma membrane of the sperm remains behind
true
The fourth phase of fertilization is the completion of the ___ meiotic division of the oocyte
second
The oocyte completes the second meiotic division and forms a mature oocyte, the nucleus of which becomes the female ____ and a second ___ ___
pronucleus; polar body
The fifth phase of fertilization is formation of the male pronucleus. Within the cytoplasm of the oocyte, the nucleus of the sperm enlarges to form the male pronucleus. What happens to the tail?
degenerates
The sixth phase of fertilization is breakdown of ____ membranes and restoration of ____ number of chromosomes.
pronuclear; diploid
The combination of 23 chromosomes in each pronucleus results in a ___ with 46 chromosomes
zygote
In regards to cleavage, division of the zygote begins approximately ___ hours after fertilization
30
Zygote cells divide repeatedly - these cells are called ____, becoming smaller with each cleavage division
blastomeres
After third cleavage, cells become _____, permitting a greater cell to cell interaction
compacted
The 16-32 cell stage is known as the ___
morula
In regards to blastocyst formation, around day ___, morula enters the uterus and uterine fluid penetrates through the zona pellucida into the intercellular spaces of the inner cell mass. These fluid-filld spaces coalesce to form the ____ cavity
4; blastocystic
As fluid increases in the blastocystic cavity, the blastomeres are spearated into two parts. What are they? What do they give rise to?
inner cell mass or embryoblast: gives rise to tissues which forms the embryo proper
outer cell mass or trophoblast: contributes to formation of the placenta
Implantation of the blastocyst into the endometrial epithelium occurs approximately ___ days after fertilization
6
The trophoblast (outer cell mass) proliferates rapidly and differentiates into two layers. What are they?
inner layer of cells - cytotrophoblast
outer layer of cells - syncytiotrophoblast
note: syncytiotrophoblast cells over the embryonic pole of the blastocyst begin to penetrate the endometrial epithelium
The embryoblast (inner cell mass) differentiates to form a bilaminar embryonic disc composed of two layers. What are the layers?
Epiblast (thicker layer)
Hypoblast (thinner layer, adjacent to blastocyst activity)
A small cavity appears within epiblast, enlarges to form ___ cavity. Epiblasts adjacent to cytotrophoblast differentiate into amniogenic cells called ____
amniotic; amnioblasts
In regards to days 9-10, vacuoles form in synctium, which later fuse to form lacunae. This stage of trophoblast development = ?
lacunar stage
In regards to days 9-10, cells that are derived from hypoblast line the blastocystic cavity, which now changes its name and is known as _____ cavity
exocoelomic
In regards to days 9-10, cells derived from the hypoblast form a membrane called exocoelomic membrane or ____ membrane, which lines the internal surface of the cytotrophoblast
Heuser’s
In regards to days 9-10, the exocoelomic membrane and exocoelomic cavity are modified to form the primitive yolk sac (____ _____ ___)
primary umbilical vesicle
In regards to days 9-10, the blastocysts becomes fully embedded in the endometrium at day 10. Penetration site is closed by ___ ____
fibrin coagulum
In regards to days 11-12 (establishment of the uteroplacental circulation), lacunae appear in syncytiotrophoblast, especially at the embryonic pole. The synctiotrophoblast penetrate deeper and erodes the endothelial lining of maternal ____ and maternal blood enters the lacunar system of spaces
capillaries
In regards to days 11-12 (establishment of the uteroplacental circulation), a new population of cells derived from the yolk sac form between the inner surface of cytotrophoblast and outer surface of amnion and the exocoelomic membrane. These cells form the _____ _____
extraembryonic mesoderm
In regards to days 11-12 (establishment of the uteroplacental circulation), large cavities form in the extraembryonic mesoderm, that coalesce and form a space called the extraembryonic coelom or ____ cavity. This space surrounds the primary umbilical vesicle and amniotic cavity
chorionic
In regards to days 11-12 (establishment of the uteroplacental circulation), the extraembryonic mesoderm lining the cytotrophoblast and amnion forms the ____ ____ ____. The lining covering the umbilical vesicle forms the ____ _____ ____
extraembryonic somatic mesoderm; extraembryonic splanchnic mesoderm
In regards to days 13-14, cells of cytotrophoblast proliferate and penetrate into synctiotrophoblast, forming cellular columns that are surrounded by syncytia. Together this form ___ ___ ___.
primary chorionic villi
In regards to days 13-14, the cytotrophoblastic cells penetrate through the sanctum to reach the maternal endometrium, and through contact with other villi form an outer ____ ____
cytotrophoblast shell
note: this attaches the chorionic sac to the maternal endometrium
In regards to days 13-14, villi that extend form the cytotrophoblast shell to the maternal tissues are called ___ chorionic villi. Side branches of stem villi form ___ chorionic villi
secondary; tertiary
In regards to days 13-14, it is through the walls of branch chorionic villi that the main exchange of oxygen and nutrients between the blood of the mother and embryo takes place. True or false?
true
In regards to days 13-14, the extraembryonic somatic mesoderm and the two layers of trophoblast form the ____ which form the wall of the ___ sac
chorion, chorionic
In regards to days 13-14, the embryo, its amniotic sac and umbilical vesicle are suspended in the ___ cavity by the connecting stalk. The connecting stalk with the addition of blood vessels will become the _____ ____
chorionic; umbilical cord
In regards to days 13-14, the day 14 embryo still has bilaminar embryonic disc but a uniquely thickened circular portion of the endoderm forms called the ___ ___, a future site of mouth and an important organizer of the head region.
prechordal plate
The synctiotrophoblast produces hormones including hCG, which by the 2nd week can be ____
detected - pregnancy test
Reproductive failure is common. Only ___% of eggs that are exposed to sperm become fertilized and show initial survival
42
The following description is of what fertilization abnormality:
trophoblast forms placental membranes but there is no embryonic development. These secrete high levels of hCG and may become malignant. Most arise from fertilization of oocyte lacking uncles followed by duplication of male chromosome to restore the diploid number (entire genome is paternal)
hydatidiform mole