Gastrointestinal Organogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
4 factors contributing to morphogenesis
A
Differential cell division
Cell movement
Cell shape change
Apoptosis
2
Q
Regional divisions of the GI tracts
A
Foregut
Midgut
Hindgut
3
Q
What GI organs does the foregut give rise to?
A
Esophagus
Stomach
Duodenum proximal to bile duct ampulla
Liver
Pancreas
Gallbladder
4
Q
What GI organs does the midgut give rise to?
A
Small intestines
Large intestines (rt half of transverse colon)
5
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