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Interphase - Mitosis
DNA is duplicated from 2n --> 4n
Prometaphase - Mitosis
AKA Late Prophase
Chromosomes coil, thicken, become visible
Prophase - Mitosis
Formation of centromere/kinetochore

Formation of 2 centrioles and mitotic spindles

Nucleolus and nuclear envelope disappears

In Late Prophase - AKA Prometaphase - chromosomes coil, thicken, and become visible
During what stage do mitotic spindles form?
Prophase - Mitosis
Kinetochore
Holds together 1 pair of duplicated chromosomes
Metaphase - Mitosis
Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell at the equatorial plate

Kinetochores connect to the centrioles via the mitotic spindles
During what stage do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell at the equatorial plate
Metaphase - Mitosis
Anaphase - Mitosis
duplicated chromosome pairs break their connecting kinetochore and separate from e/o to migrate to opposite poles
Telophase - Mitosis
formation and progressive indentation of the cleavage furrow --> 2 cells

nuclear membrane re-forms around each set of chromosomes in each cell
What does • Chiasma & Cross-over produce?
produces genetic variability
What does the 1st meiotic division result in?
1 tetraploid cell divides --> 2 diploid cells
What does the 2nd meiotic division result in
2 diploid cells divide --> 4 haploid cells that can participate in fertilization
What is the difference in meiosis between males and females
meiosis in a male --> produces 4 viable spermatids

meiosis in a female --> produces only 1 viable oocyte + 3 polar bodies that are non-functional and die
spermatogenesis
refers to the whole entire process of spermatogonium --> spermatocyte --> spermatid  spermatogonia --> sperm
spermeogenesis
subdivision during spermatogenesis when the spermatid --> sperm
acrosome
a protective coating that covers the head of a mature sperm

releases enzymes during fertilization to digest its way thru the egg coats

enables the sperm to inject its nuclear material into the egg
What enables the sperm to inject nuclear material into the egg?
The acrosome by releasing enzymes to penetrate the egg coat
OMI Hormone
AKA (Oocyte Maturation Inhibitory)

produced by the follicle cells

prevents the oocyte from completing meiosis to reach full maturation
What hormone prevents the oocyte from completing meiosis to reach full maturation
OMI - Oocyte Maturation Inhibitory Hormone
Primordial Follicle
simple squamous follicle cells surrounding the oocyte
Primary Follicle
simple cuboidal follicle cells surrounding the oocyte
Secondary Follicle
Stratified cuboidal follicle cells surrounding the oocyte
Graafian Follicle
totally mature w/ the following components:
Antrum
Theca Externa
Theca Interna
Theca Granulosa
Cumulus Oophorus
Zona Pellucida
Corona Radiata
antrum
will later explode at ovulation to release its stored estrogen
theca externa
very fibrous; like a capsule holding everything together
thece interna
very vascular; produces estradiol when stimulated by FSH
What occurs to Theca Interna when stimulated by FSH
Produces estradiol
theca granulosa
the region comprised of follicle cells around the antrum
cumulus oophorus
the region comprised of follicle cells around the Primary Oocyte
zona pellucida
a region where the microvilli of Follicle cells interdigitate w/ the Primary Oocyte to nourish it
corona radiata
the single layer of cuboidal follicle cells that remains attached to the Primary Oocyte at ovulation time

Releases chemical signals to guide and attract sperm towards the egg
What day is ovulation
day 14
Ovulation
oocyte is released into the oviduct, where fertilization will occur
What must occur for successful fertilization
(1) recognition of the oocyte through the release of chemical signals by corona radiata to attract sperm

(2) penetration of the sperm through capacitation, phase 1,2,3

(3) activation of the oocyte by meiotic divisions 1 and 2
Capacitation
removal of the glycoprotein coating that surrounds the sperm
Phase 1 of Penetration of the Sperm
acrosome releases enzymes to digest the corona radiata
Phase 2 of Penetration of the Sperm
acrosome releases enzymes to digest the zona pellucida
Phase 3 of Penetration of the Sperm
cell membranes fuse, and the sperm’s DNA gets injected into the oocyte
What phase of penetration is occuring when the acrosome releases enzymes to digest the zona pellicida
Phase 2
What phase of penetration is occuring when the acrosome releases enzymes to digest the corona radiata
Phase 1
What triggers the oocyte to complete meiotic division 1
Proximity to sperm
What triggers the oocyte to complete meiotic division 2
Injection of the sperms DNA
What does fertilization result in
• a new zygote w/ a 2n “pro-nucleus”

• restoration of diplody

• genetic variability due to cross-over

• sex determination
compaction
Occurs during Days 1-6

Cells come into more intimate contact w/ each other as more cells divide

Morula (16 blastomere cells) has maximal compaction = most surface area of touching
Which stage has the most compaction
Morula
Has 16 blastomere cells with the most surface area touching
Blastocyst
Solid ball of cells
Implantation
Blastocyst (solid ball of cells) implants on the uterine lining on Day-6
During what day does implantation occur
Day 6 of development
Blastocoel
Hollow ball of cells

Gives rise to the Trophoblast and Embryoblast layers
Trophoblast
Outer cell mass of Blastocoel

Later becomes placenta

Develops layers
Syncytiotrophoblast (Rise to BV)
Cytotrophoblast (Rise to Extra-embryonic mesoderm)
Cytotrophoblast
Layer of the trophoblast (placenta)

It will later give rise to the extra-embryonic mesoderm
Syncytiotrophoblast
Layer of the Trophoblast (placenta)

Will later give rise to BV lacunae

Secretes Human Gonadotrophin Hormone
Embryoblast
Inner cell mass (later becomes embryo)

Divides into epiblast, hypoblast, amniotic cavity
Epiblast
Layer of the embryoblast (inner cell mass)

Part of the Bilaminar Germ Disk

Later becomes ectoderm, mesoderm, some endoderm
Hypoblast
Layer of the Embryoblast (inner cell mass)

Part of the Bilaminar Germ Disk

Later becomes endoderm (yolk sac)
Bilaminar Germ Disk
Consists of the epiblast and hypoblast

Develops into ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm

It is considered the actual embryo
Amniotic Cavity
Epiblast space

Layer of the embryoblast (inner cell mass)

Will later become the amniotic membrane of the placenta
somatopleuric mesoderm
The outer parietal layer of the extra embryonic mesoderm closest to the cytotrophoblast

Later becomes chorionic plate where it becomes the chorionic membrane of the placenta
Splanchopleuric mesoderm
The inner visceral layer of the extra-embryonic mesoderm closest to the embryo
Extra-embryonic Coelom
AKA Chorionic Cavity

Space in between the parietal and visceral layers of mesoderm.

It is created when secreted fluid pushes the two layers of the cytotrophoblast apart creating the somatopleuric and splanchopleuric mesoderm layers

Contains the bilamina germ disk later on in development
When is implantation of the embryo complete?
Day 13
What secretes hCG
Syncytiotrophoblast
Function of yolk sac
Nourish the embryo in other species

In humans it gives rise to reproductive germ cells and the lining of tubular organs
What gave rise to the reproductive germ cells?
Endodermal cells of the yolk sac that got pinched off during amniotic flexion
What gave rise to the lining of the tubular organs?
Endodermal cells of the yolk sac that gets sucked into the body
Amniotic sac
Stores the fetus's urine

Contains some of mom's fluid too
What day does the intra-embryonic mesoderm form?
Day 16
Primitive Streak
Starts development at Day 16

develops at the caudal end of the Epiblast layer

Epiblast cells migrate inward to invaginate b/t Epiblast & Hypoblast layers

produces a third layer = intra-embryonic mesoderm
Intra-embryonic mesoderm
Formed through the invagination of epiblast cells inward through the primitive streak separating the Epiblast and Hypoblast layer
What 2 regions remain only ectoderm and endoderm with no mesoderm?
Cloacal membrane

Buccopharyngeal membrane
Notochord Process
a hollow tube that fuses w/ the underlying endoderm

Formed from pre-nodochordal cells invaginating in between epiblast and hypoblast

Later goes to form the notochord plate --> Notochord
Notochord Plate
a solid mass that separates from endoderm

Later gives rise to notochord
What is the function of the definitive notochord?
Main function is to induce the overlying ectoderm to thicken into the neural plate

Also contributes to development of nucleus pulposis of intervertebral disk
Neural Tube gives rise to...?
CNS
Neural Crest gives rise to...?
Ganglia of CN 5,7,9,10

CT of the fact

Adrenal Medulla

Melanocytes

Meninges
What structures comes from ectoderm?
CNS, PNS, meninges

Pituitary gland

Organ or Corti, retina

Enamel of teeth

Epidermis

Melanocytes, sweat glands, oil galnds, hair, nails

Adrenal Medulla

CT of the face
Para-axial Mesoderm
Gives rise to somites

Sclerotome (hard and soft CT)
Dermomyotome (dermis and musculature)
Intermediate Mesoderm
Becomes Urogenital systems
Lateral Plate Mesoderm
Forms 2 layers that are continuous with extra-embryonic mesoderm

Creates
Somatic Mesoderm
Splanchnic Mesoderm
Coelomic Cavity
Sclerotome
From the ventral and medial borders of Para-axial mesoderm

Becomes mesenchyme which develops into hard and soft CT (cartilage, bone)
Dermotome
From dorsal border of Para-axial Mesoderm

Becomes dermis of the skin
Myotome
Form dorsal border of Para-axial Mesoderm

Becomes musculature
Somatic Mesoderm
Outer Parietal layer of lateral plate mesoderm

Becomes anterior and lateral body walls
Splanchnic Mesoderm
Inner visceral layer of the Lateral Plate Mesoderm

Becomes the CT coverings surrounding organs
Coelomic Cavity
Space in between the Somatic and Splanchnic Mesoderm of the Lateral Plate

Becomes the Thoracic and peritoneal cavities
What gives rise to the thoracic cavity?
Coelomic cavity of the lateral plate mesoderm
What structures come from mesoderm?
Blood vessels and cells

Lymph vessels and cells

Muscles

Kidneys and gonads

Adrenal Cortex

CT of the body (CT of face is from neural crest)
What does endoderm develop from
Longitudinal and lateral flexion
Longitudinal flexion
as the embryo grows, the amnionic cavity gets larger and grows downward around the embryo
Lateral Flexion
the amnionic cavity completely encloses the embryo and will pinch off some of the yolk sac
What appendages develop first, arms or legs?
Arms develop before the legs
Umbilical cord
Consists of 2 umbilical arteries and 1 umbilical vein
Foramen Ovale
Connects the Right Atrium to Left Atrium to bypass lungs

Becomes Fossa Ovalis in adult
What structure is in the fetal heart to bypass the circulation to the lungs?
Foramen Ovale

Ductus Arteriosus
Ductus Arteriosus
connects the Pulmonary Trunk & Aortic Arch to bypass the lungs

Becomes Ligamentum Arteriosus
Umbilical Arteries
2 of them

Branches of the Internal Illiac Artery

Carries de-oxygenated blood to the placenta

It degenerates in the adult
Umbilical Vein
Only 1

Carries oxygenated blood to the liver --> IVC

Becomes Ligamentum Teres in the adult
What was the fetal structure of Ligamentum Teres
Umbilical vein
Fetal measurement - 3 months
Crown-Rump Ratio (sitting height) = 1:2
Fetal measurement - 5 months
Crown-Heel Ratio (standing height) = 1:3
Fetal measurement - 9 months
Crown-Heel Ratio (standing height) = 1:4
What is the main fetal development occurring during 1st trimester
Architectural development of all major organ systems
During what trimester is there architechtural development of all major organ systems
1st trimester
What is the main fetal development occurring during 2nd trimester
Differentiation and a little bit of growth
What is the main fetal development occurring during 3rd trimester
Growth

Greatest increase in size and weight
During what trimester is there the greatest increase in growth
3rd trimester
During what trimester is there differentiation of tissues?
2nd trimester
What are the first bones to form?
Middle ear ossicles

During months 3,4,5
Amniocentesis
Draws sample of amniotic fluid

Used for genetic analysis

Test for presence of a-fetal proteins. High levels indicates neural problems
a-fetal proteins
Tested for in amniocentesis

High levels indicates neural problems
Chorionic Villus Sampling
Remove piece of placenta for direct genetic analysis

Can't test for a-fetal proteins
Ultrasound
Non-invasive

But only provides a general idea of development
Early development
Weeks 1-2
includes implantation and formation of embryonic layers
Embryonic period
Weeks 3-8

Most sensitive period

Architectural planning of the baby occurs

Genetic and environmental factors can lead to abnormalities

Corresponds to 1st trimester
Fetal period
Week 9-birth

Organ systems grow and develop

Physical and mechanical errors lead to abnormalities

Corresponds to 2nd and 3rd trimester
Which fetal developmental period is most sensitive to physical and mechanical errors
Fetal period
Which fetal development period is most sensitive to genetic and environmental factors
Embryonic period