History of Gross Anatomy

Question 1

Preformation Theory

Answer 1

founded, i.e. , “sperm or ovum contain a germ that is completely formed but minute and invisible and expands to visible size and form during development”

Question 2

homonculus pertained to what theory?

Answer 2

preformation theory

Question 3

epigenesis theory

Answer 3

egg lacks internal organization, some outside force causes development through use of cells. theory holding that development is a gradual process of increasing complexity

Question 4

the father of modern embryology

Answer 4

Von Baer

Question 5

who formulated cell theory?

Answer 5

Schleiden and Schwann

Question 6

Recapitulation Theory

Answer 6

claims that each embryo in its development passes through abbreviated stages that resemble developmental stages of its evolutionary ancestors

Question 7

ontogeny

Answer 7

complete developmental history of an individual

Question 8

phylogeny

Answer 8

complete developmental history of a species

Question 9

walter flemming described

Answer 9

chromosome behavior during animal cell division and suggested role in fertilization

Question 10

Felix von Winiwarter

Answer 10

first observation of human chromosomes

Question 11

Joe Tjio and Albert Levan

Answer 11

report 46 chrom. in humans

Question 12

Lejeune et. al.

Answer 12

first describe congenital abnormalities from abnormal chrom. #

Question 13

Dolly was cloned using

Answer 13

somatic cell nuclear transfer