Three Germ Layers and Body Folding Flashcards
central to diversifying cells into new tissues and establishing the body plan in the embryo
epithelial-mesenchymal transformation (EMT)
which epithelial cells are converted into migratory mesenchymal cells?
epiblast
what determines the fate of epiblast cells?
their location
gastrulation sets the stage for……
-development of body form: morphogenesis
-organ development: organogenesis
what signifies the beginning of gastrulation?
the formation of the primitive streak
how is the primitive streak formed?
epiblast cells migrate to the midline of the embryonic disc and form a thickening
primitive groove
where cells move into the interior of the embryo
primitive node
expanded anterior end of the streak
primitive pit
continuation of the groove into the primitive node
what takes place once the epiblast cells around the cranial end of the primitive streak move in first?
-they replace the hypoblast and form the definitive endoderm
-the prechordal plate between the tip of notochord oropharyngeal membrane
where does cardiogenic mesoderm arise from?
the lateral side of the cranial end of the streak
which end of the streak does the extraembryonic mesoderm arise from?
caudal
which mesoderm contributes to the amnion, yolk sac, and allantois?
extraembryonic mesoderm
cells of the primitive node and pit give rise to?
the notochordal process which will develop into the notochord
cells from the primitive groove give rise to?
intraembryonic mesoderm
what are the functions of the notochord?
-first supporting structure in the embryo
-involved in the induction of the neural tube and vertebral bodies
-forms the primary nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disk
-might play roles in organizing and patterning of the caudal organs
what structure extends along the entire length of the future vertebral column
notochord