Embryogenesis -Neurolation Flashcards
It is the tudy of the prenatal development of an organism
Embryology
the formation of the body structures and organs (organogenesis).
Embryogenesis
an increase in the number of cells as a result of cell growth and cell division
Cell Proliferation
result of cells expressing some genes and suppressing others within
a common genome.
Cell Differentiation
branch of embryology that deals with the causes and results of abnormal
development or congenital malformation.
Teratology
abnormality that arises during prenatal
development due to hereditary or environmental factors.
Congenital Malformation/Defect
An embryo in the form of a compact ball of
blastomeres. Morula typically consists of 16 – 64 blastomeres , i.e. four to six cell divisions
Morula
It develops during the 2nd week following the rupture of the zona pellucida. This consists
of a large number of blastomeres arranged to form a hollow, fluid-filled sphere/cylinder containing
an inner cell mass or embryonic disk localized inside one pole of the blastocyst
Blastocyst
series of cell divisions that occurs in the zygote following fertilization.
Cleavage
union of a haploid female gamete (oocyte) with a haploid male gamete
(spermatozoon) to form a diploid zygote.
Fertilization
gonads in males are known as
Testis
mature reproductive cells capable of fertilization
Gametes
refers to the development and
maturation of female gamete (ovum)
Oogenesis
refers to the maturation and
development of male gametes (spermatozoa)
Spermatogenesis
transformation of spermatids to spermatozoa
Spermiogenesis