Embryo Flashcards
Spermatogonia and oogonia (gametes) are derived from populations of _ cells
Spermatogonia and oogonia (gametes) are derived from populations of primordial germ cells
Primordial germ cells are produced during week _ of the embryo’s life
Primordial germ cells are produced during week 3 of the embryo’s life
* They initially migrate outside of the embryo into the yolk sac
During week 4, primordial germ cells return to the embryo and follow a path along the gut tube to the _ where the ovary/testis develops
During week 4, primordial germ cells return to the embryo and follow a path along the gut tube to the gonadal ridge where the ovary/testis develops
Primordial germ cells reach the gonadal ridge at about 6 weeks gestation and continue to proliferate via _
Primordial germ cells reach the gonadal ridge at about 6 weeks gestation and continue to proliferate via mitosis
Oogonia multiply by mitosis before beginning meiosis 1 and arresting in _
Oogonia multiply by mitosis before beginning meiosis 1 and arresting in prophase (2N, 4C)
(True/False) Oogonia continue to proliferate and differentiate into primary oocytes
False; by the 7th month of gestation nearly all of the eggs are in the primary oocyte stage and the fetus will stop producing oogonia
* Atresia is the process of cell death of remaining oocytes and some primary oocytes as we age until menopause
What is the sequence of oogenesis?
Primordial germ cell –> oogonia –> primary oocyte –> secondary oocyte –> mature oocyte
Oogenesis occurs during the (follicular/luteal) phase of the ovarian cycle
Oogenesis occurs during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle –> culminates in ovulation
During the follicular phase, _ is secreted from the pituitary gland and stimulates _ cells surrounding the primary oocyte to enlarge, transform into cuboidal cells and begin secreting estrogens
During the follicular phase, FSH is secreted from the pituitary gland and stimulates granulosa cells surrounding the primary oocyte to enlarge, transform into cuboidal cells and begin secreting estrogens
* About 15-20 primordial follicles in each ovary will begin this but only 1-2 will ovulate
Once activated, primordial follicles transform into primary follicles with the development of _
Once activated, primordial follicles transform into primary follicles with the development of zona pellucida (glycoprotein layer)
Between the granulosa cells and the primary oocyte is the _ layer
Between the granulosa cells and the primary oocyte is the zona pellucida
* Glycoprotein layer that contains receptors and components needed for fertilization
_ cells eventually form the corona radiata
Granulosa cells eventually form the corona radiata
The granulosa cells of the _ will accompany the mature oocyte when it exits the follicle at ovulation
The granulosa cells of the corona radiata will accompany the mature oocyte when it exits the follicle at ovulation
When there is sufficient estrogen in circulation, a surge of _ is released from the pituitary and a _ is released from its meiotic inhibition
When there is sufficient estrogen in circulation, a surge of LH is released from the pituitary and a primary oocyte is released from its meiotic inhibition
This first meiotic division (at ovulation) produces _ + _
This first meiotic division (at ovulation) produces one large secondary oocyte + polar body
The secondary oocyte (formed with ovulation) will be arrested in _
The secondary oocyte (formed with ovulation) will be arrested in metaphase II
The secondary oocyte ruptures through the cells of the mature follicle and gets drawn into the _
The secondary oocyte ruptures through the cells of the mature follicle and gets drawn into the fallopian tube (leaving ovary)
Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle transforms into the _
Following ovulation, the ruptured follicle transforms into the corpus luteum
Unlike the ovary with a finite number of oogonia, the testis maintains a stem cell population of mitotically active _ throughout life
Unlike the ovary with a finite number of oogonia, the testis maintains a stem cell population of mitotically active spermatogonia throughout life
Sequence of spermatogenesis
Spermatogonia –> primary spermatocyte –> secondary spermatocyte –> spermatid –> spermatozoa
Spermatogenesis begins at _
Spermatogenesis begins at puberty
* When spermatogonia start meiosis
Spermatogenesis takes place in the _ and requires supporting cells called _
Spermatogenesis takes place in the seminiferous tubules and requires supporting cells called sertoli cells
The haploid cells (male germ cells) that are produced after meiosis II are called _
The haploid cells (male germ cells) that are produced after meiosis II are called spermatids
The process of transforming spermatids into specialized spermatozoa is called _
The process of transforming spermatids into specialized spermatozoa is called spermiogenesis