Embryology Flashcards
Divisions of embryology
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Mitotic cycle
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Mitotic cycle- prophase and prometaphase
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Mitotic cycle- metaphase and anaphase
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Mitotic cycle- telophase and cytokinesis
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Meiosis
Special form of nuclear division involved in sexual
Reproduction
Sexual reproduction
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Mitosis vs meiosis
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What does meiosis create?
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Basis plan of meiosis
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What is non disjunction?
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What is Spermatogensis ?
The process by which spermatozoids(Male germ cells) are formed
Where are spermatozoids formed?
In the seminiferous tubules of the Testis
Cells of the seminiferous tubule
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Diagram of stages of Spermatogenesis
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What are spermatogonia?
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What are the largest cells of the seminiferous tubules?
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Stages of spermatogenesis first stage
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Stages of spermatogenesis second stage
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Stages of spermatogenesis third stage
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What is Spermiogenesis?
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Spermiogenesis- first phase
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Spermiogenesis second stage
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Spermiogenesis third phase
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Spermiogenesis fourth phase
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Structure of a spermatozoon
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Specific characteristics of male meiosis
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Sertoli cells
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Hypophyseal control of male reproduction
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When do spermatogonia develop?
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What is oogenesis?
The process by which oocytes(female gametes) are formed
When do oogonia develop?
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Stages of oogenesis overview
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Ovarian follicles
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Primordial va primary follicle
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Primary follicles
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What occurs are the follicles grow?
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What occurs after the development of the antral follicle?
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Grafian(mature, preovulatory) follicle
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What is ovulation?
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What is follicular atresia
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How is ovulation regulated?
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How is estranged produced and secreted in the follicle
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What is the corpus lutum?
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Granulosa cells of the follicle vs corpus luteum
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Describe the activity of the corpus lutum
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Describe the corpus albicans
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If pregnancy does occur- what hormonal mechanisms take place
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What is the menstrual cycle?
Cyclic changes in the female reproductive system
Describe the Events in the ovary during the menstrual cycle
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What is the endometrium?
Mucous membrane lining the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo
Phases of the menstrual cycle
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Phases of menstrual cycle - first phase
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Phases of menstrual cycle- second phase
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Phases of menstrual cycle- third phase
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Special characteristics of female meiosis
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Female vs Male meiosis
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