Embryology [Repro] Flashcards
Where is the sonic hedgehog gene expressed?
Base of limbs in zone of polarizing activity
Where is the Wnt-7 gene expressed?
Apical ectodermal ridge (distal end of limb bud)
Where is the FGF gene expressed?
Apical ectodermal ridge (distal end of limb bud)
Sonic hedgehog gene is involved with patterning of which body axis?
Anterior-posterior
Wnt-7 gene is involved with patterning of which body axis?
Dorsal-ventral
What processes are directed by Hox genes?
Segmentation of embryo in cranial-caudal axis
What kinds of defects are caused by Hox mutations?
Appendages in wrong places
What is the effect of the FGF gene?
Stimulates mitosis of underlying mesoderm, lengthening of limbs
What defines “Day 0” of embryogenesis?
Fertilization of egg by sperm
The embryo implants and begins secreting hCG during […] of embryogenesis.
The embryo implants and begins secreting hCG during week 1 of embryogenesis.
The embryo develops into a bilaminar disk by […] of embryogenesis.
The embryo develops into a bilaminar disk by week two of embryogenesis.
[2 weeks = 2 layers]
The embryo develops into three layer during […] of embryogenesis.
The embryo develops into three layer during week three of embryogenesis.
[3 weeks = 3 layers]
The primitive streak, notochord, mesoderm, and neural plate form during week […] of embryogenesis.
The primitive streak, notochord, mesoderm, and neural plate form during week 3 of embryogenesis.
Organogenesis occurs during weeks […] of embryogenesis.
Organogenesis occurs during weeks 3-8 of embryogenesis.
Growing embryos are most susceptible to teratogens during […] of embryogenesis.
Growing embryos are most susceptible to teratogens during weeks 3-8 i.e. the embryonic period of embryogenesis.
The heart begins to beat during […] of embryogenesis.
The heart begins to beat during week 4 of embryogenesis.
The limb buds begin to form during […] of embryogenesis.
The limb buds begin to form during week 4 of embryogenesis.
[4 weeks = 4 limbs]
The fetal period begins at […] of embryogenesis.
The fetal period begins at week 8 of embryogenesis.
Fetal movement is first observed during week […] of embryogenesis.
Fetal movement is first observed during week 8 of embryogenesis.
Genitalia become visibly different by […] of embryogenesis.
Genitalia become visibly different by week 10 of embryogenesis.
The three germ layers are […].
The three germ layers are endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm.
What process establishes the embryonal germ layers?
Gastrulation
Implantation usually occurs near […] of embryogenesis.
Implantation usually occurs near day 6 of embryogenesis.
The three divisions of the ectoderm are […].
The three divisions of the ectoderm are surface ectoderm, neuroectoderm, and neural crest.
The adenohypophysis derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The Rathke’s pouch derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The lens of the eye derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The epithelial linings of oral cavity derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The sensory organs of the ear derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The olfactory epithelium derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The epidermis derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The anal canal BELOW the pectinate line derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The parotid, sweat, and mammary glands derives from what germ layer?
Surface ectoderm
The neurohypophysis derives from what germ layer?
Neuroectoderm
The pineal gland derives from what germ layer?
Neuroectoderm
The retina derives from what germ layer?
Neuroectoderm
The optic nerve derives from what germ layer?
Neuroectoderm
The spinal cord derives from what germ layer?
Neuroectoderm
The dorsal root ganglia derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The cranial nerves derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The celiac ganglion derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The autonomic nervous system derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The melanocytes derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The chromaffin cells of adrenal medulla derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The parafollicular cells (C-cells) of thyroid derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The pia mater derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The arachnoid mater derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The bones of the skull derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The odontoblasts derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The aorticopulmonary septum derives from what germ layer?
Neural crest
The muscle derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The bone derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The connective tissue derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The serous linings of body cavities derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The spleen derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The cardiovascular structures derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The lymphatics derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The blood derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The wall of gut tube derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The wall of bladder derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The urethra derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The vagina derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The kidneys derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The adrenal cortex derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The dermis derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The gonads (ovaries and testes) derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm
The nucleus pulposus derives from what germ layer?
Mesoderm (remnant of notochord)
The gut tube epithelium derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The lungs derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The liver derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The gallbladder derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The pancreas derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The eustachian tube derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The thymus derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The parathyroid derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The follicular cells of thyroid derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
The luminal epithelial derivatives derives from what germ layer?
Endoderm
Define agenesis (organogenesis).
Absent organ due to absent primordial tissue
Define aplasia (organogenesis).
Absent organ despite present primordial tissue
Define deformation (organogenesis).
Extrinsic disruption; occurs after embryonic period
Define hypoplasia (organogenesis).
Incomplete organ development; primordial tissue present
Define malformation (organogenesis).
Intrinsic disruption; occcurs during embryonic period
Before week 3, teratogens tend to exert […] effects on the zygote.
Before week 3, teratogens tend to exert all-or-none effects on the zygote.
After week 8, teratogens tend to exert […] effects on the fetus.
After week 8, teratogens tend to exert growth and function effects on the fetus.
The following effects are characteristic of what teratogen: renal damage
ACE inhibitors
The following effects are characteristic of what teratogen: absence of digits (and multiple varied anomalies)
Alkylating agents
The following effects are characteristic of what teratogen: CN 8 toxicity
Aminoglycosides
The following effects are characteristic of what teratogen: neural tube defects, craniofacial defects, fingernail hypoplasia, developmental delay, IUGR
Carbamazepine