Embryology - Respiratory Formation Flashcards
1
Q
What does the trachea form from?
A
The tracheoesophageal ridge and then separates off that forming the trachea with lung buds. Slide 5
2
Q
What happens if the trachea doesn’t separate properly and what can it form?
A
An oesophageal atresia (blind ending) can form - food has nowhere to go
A tracheosophageal fistula (communication) can form - food goes into trachea. Slide 6
3
Q
What are the stages in maturation of the lungs?
A
Embryionic Pseudoglandular Canalicular Saccular Alveolar. Slide 10
