Gastrulation Flashcards
1
Q
What cells become reorganised during gastrulation
A
Inner cell mass
2
Q
What are the 3 distinct layers
A
Ectoderm (outside)
Mesoderm (middle)
Endoderm (inner)
3
Q
What is the final structure called that is produced by gastrulation
A
Gastrula
4
Q
Cells contained in the ectoderm will eventually give rise to
A
Epidermis, epithelial cells that line the mouth and rectum of GI tract and entire nervous system
5
Q
Mesoderm gives rise to
A
Musculoskeletal system, circulatory system, epithelial layers of digestive and airways, dermis, excretory system
6
Q
Endoderm gives rise to
A
Epithelial linings of the digestive tract and airways and associated glands ie pancreas
7
Q
Gastrulation is what
A
Developmental process that produces 3 primary germ layers
