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Embryology Flashcards

1
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What mesoderm goes on to form the urogenital system?

A

Intermediate mesoderm

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2
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In which region of the body does pronephros form?

A

Cervical region

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3
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In which region of the body does mesonephros form?

A

Thoracolumbar region

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4
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In which region of the body does metanephros form?

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Pelvic region

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5
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What structure in the embryo acts as a common opening for the gut tube and urogenital system?

A

Cloaca

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6
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What does the cloaca divide to form?

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Rectum

Urogenital sinus

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7
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What does the mesonephric duct drain into?

A

Urogenital sinus

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8
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What structure does the allantois extend from?

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Cloaca

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9
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What does the allantois degenerate into?

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Urachus (Median umbilical ligament)

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10
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What does the gonadal ridge form from?

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A thickening of mesonephros

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11
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What forms the indifferent gonad?

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Germ cells migrating from yolk sac, that embed into primitive sex cords (from genital ridges)

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12
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What forms the paramesonephric duct?

A

Epithelium envaginating from the mesonephric duct

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13
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Which duct (mesonephric / paramesonephric) degenerates in male gonad formation?

A

Paramesonephric (Mullerian) duct

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14
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Which duct (mesonephric / paramesonephric) degenerates in female gonad formation?

A

Mesonephric (Wolffian) duct

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15
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What structure forms the epididymis, vas deferencs and seminal vesicle in males?

A

Mesonephric duct

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16
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What structure forms the bladder, urethra and prostate in males?

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Urogenital sinus

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17
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What structure forms the fallopian tube, uterus, cervix in females?

A

Paramesonephric duct

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18
Q

What structure forms the bladder and lower part of the vagina?

A

Urogenital sinus

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19
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What gene in males develops the indifferent gonad into a testes?

A

SRY gene

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20
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What protein does SRY encode for?

A

TDF (testis determining factor)

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21
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What do primordial supporting cells that express the SRY gene become?

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Sertoli cells

22
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What is secreted by Sertoli cells?

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Mullerian-Inhibiting-Substance

23
Q

What does MIS transform mesenchymal cells between cords to form?

A

Leydig cells

24
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What does MIS do to the paramesonephric duct?

A

Degeneration

25
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What hormone is produced by Leydig cells to form external genitalia?

A

Testosterone

26
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What is the default state of differentiation for the indifferent gonad?

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Development into ovary

27
Q

What structure contracts to pull gonads into the pelvic region (and through the inguinal canal in males)?

A

Gubernaculum

28
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What structure does the gubernaculum form in females?

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Ovarian and round ligament

29
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What are some complications of undescended testes?

A

Infertility
Malignant transformation
Testicular torsion

30
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What may degenerated mesonephros lead to in females?

A

Cyst formation

31
Q

List some anomalies of the female reproductive tract

A

Complete duplication
Bicornuate uterus
Septate uterus
Arcuate uterus

32
Q

During which week of embryonic development does gastrulation, neurulation and somite formation occur?

33
Q

Which weeks of embryonic development are concerned with organogenesis?

34
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What happens if there is a failure of germ cell migration?

A

No gonads formed

35
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In males, what does the seminal vesicles develop from?

A

Outgrowth from caudal end of mesonephric duct

36
Q

In males, what does the prostate develop from?

A

Outgrowth from the urethra (from urogenital sinus)

37
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In females, what does the caudal end of the paramesonephric duct become?

A

Uterus and superior part of vagina

38
Q

At what stage do the testis enter the scrotum?

A

Just prior to birth

39
Q

What is the management for undescended testes?

A

Orchiopexy

40
Q

List some of the effects of teratogens?

A 
Intrauterine death
Structural (congenital) malformations
IUGR or growth defects
Neurodevelopmental/behaviour dysfunction
Developmental delay
Carcinogenesis
41
Q

List some facial differences in fetal alcohol syndrome?

A
  • Small head
  • Low nasal bridge
  • Epicanthal folds
  • Smooth philtrum
  • Thin upper lip
  • Underdeveloped jaw
42
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What is the classical triad for congenital rubella syndrome?

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  • Sensorineural deafness
  • Eye abnormalities (esp. retinopathy, cataract and microphthalmia)
  • Congenital heart disease (pulmonary artery stenosis and patent ductus arteriosus)
43
Q

What medications may cause respiratory depression in neonates?

A

Opiate medications

44
Q

When is the greatest risk of adverse effects on teratogen exposure?

A

Weeks 3 and 11

45
Q

Where does the uterine artery pass in relation to the ureter?

A

Ureter passes under the uterine vessels

46
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Where does the ureter pass in relation to the bifurcation of the iliac vessels?

A

Ureter passes over bifurcation of iliac vessels

47
Q

What spinal nerves provides sympathetic supply to the ureter?

48
Q

What spinal nerves provides parasympathetic supply to the ureter?

49
Q

What spinal nerves provides sensory supply to the ureter?

50
Q

What are the three constrictions of the ureter?

A
  • Pelvi-ureteric Junction
  • Pelvic Brim
  • Intramural part
51
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What are some technical risk factors for ureteric injury in hysterectomy?

A
  • High BMI
  • Haemorrhage
  • Coexistent bladder injury
  • inexperienced surgeon

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