Introduction Flashcards
Define embryology
Study of the formation of the embryo n fetus, an observational biology
Whats developmental biology
Study of how animals grow and develop; expands embryological studues using molecular techniques
What are the common aspects or basic principles of development
Cleavage, gastrulation and organogenesis
What are the principles n outcome of cleavage
Cell division and pattern formation which forms a multicellular organism, and initiates the formation of the germ layer
What are the principles n outcome of gastrulation
Morphogenesis, n leads to the formation of the three germ layers
What are the principles n outcome of organogenesis
Cell differentiation and growth leading to blood, muscle and nerves, and maturity !!
What are the developmental mechanics or morphogenesis
[ASMPD EM] Cell adhesion, cell shape, cell movement, cell proloferation/death, and extracellular materials
Changes in ASMPD EM do what
.. alter the form of cell groups, tissues, organs, and the entire embryo. Basta it affects the embryo rin. “Scuplts”
Why should we study development?
To address issues relating to growth and development of organisms, specifically ours. Like theres a lot of neonatal deaths and defects
What is developmental biology
Study of the process bg which organs grow and develop. Single cell to multicellular n wholeass organisms with organs n stuff
2 types of growth n define
Allometric - varying rates of growth/development; Isometric - consistent growth/development (or rate of mitosis)
Whats reproduction
Recognition and interaction of gametes at fertilization
Whats gametogenesis
Formation and maintenance of pluripotent, haploid germ cells (gametes)
Wats envuronmental integration
Early development of organisms is influenced by environmental cues
How has the study ofdevelopment changed
Purely descriptive focus of embryo to experimental.. considers more than just embryos but the entire life cycle
Who is creduted with first notions of embryology + 2 developmental questions
Aristotle