Embryonic Development Flashcards
Name the cells made during the 2nd division
Blastomeres
What is the 3rd stage of division called
Morula (cluster of cells)
What do outer blastomeres differentiate into
Trophoblasts
What occurs after the blastocysts is formed
Zona pellucida pressure increases and ruptures
How does the placenta form
Extra embryonic membrane form in order to attach to endometrium
What is the function of the placenta
Feral nourishment
Protection
Hormone production
What germ layer forms the yolk sac
Endoderm
Which membrane layer develops after the yolk sac
Mesoderm
What is the chorion layer
Trophoblasts and mesodermal layer fuse
What is the allanotois
Liquid waste
What type of placenta do pigs have
Diffuse
At type of placenta do carnivores have
Zonary
What type of placenta do primates and rodents have
Discoid
What type of placenta do horses and ruminants have
Cotelydonary (placentone based)
Name the specific placenta type in a mare
A diffuse Microcotyladonary