Lecture 1 Introduction to Anatomy Flashcards
-Understand the need for knowledge of human physiology in medical sciences -Appreciate the various levels of organisation of the human body -Develop an understanding of basic human embryonic development
What leads to organ failure?
Cell death
How many cells on average does one human have?
10^13 cells
Name two examples of gametes
Sperm
Ova
How many chromosomes does a gamete have?
23 chromosomes
What is the new cell called when a sperm and ova fuse?
Zygote
What are the cells formed from the cleavage of a zygote called?
Blastomeres
Cells in a morula are…..
Totipotent
By day 3-4 what is the group of cells called?
Morula
When the morula enters the uterus what happens?
The cells are reorganised into the blastocyst.
What is the name of the wall that the blastocyst has to attach to?
Endometrium
What is gastrulation?
Stem cell differentiation
Name the three germ layers
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
Endoderm