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What is the primary driving force for embryonic development before implantation and development of the placenta?
What is the primary driving force for embryonic development before implantation and development of the placenta?
- Embryonic blood circulation
- Cell division and proliferation
- Maternal circulation
- Diffusion of oxygen and nutrients (correct)
When do the first blood and vascular elements appear in mammals?
When do the first blood and vascular elements appear in mammals?
- End of the fourth week
- End of the first week
- End of the third week (correct)
- End of the second week
Where do blood cells and blood vessels start to develop simultaneously?
Where do blood cells and blood vessels start to develop simultaneously?
- Placenta
- Yolk sac and allantois (correct)
- Visceral mesenchyme
- Embryo proper
Why does the development of a functional embryonic circulatory system become essential for the embryo to survive?
Why does the development of a functional embryonic circulatory system become essential for the embryo to survive?
What is the structure that initially forms from the dorsal wall of the atrium and progressively decreases in size as it grows downwards?
What is the structure that initially forms from the dorsal wall of the atrium and progressively decreases in size as it grows downwards?
During prenatal life, what causes blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale?
During prenatal life, what causes blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale?
What prevents blood flow in the opposite direction through the foramen ovale?
What prevents blood flow in the opposite direction through the foramen ovale?
Which structure acts as a valve to preclude the flow of blood between both atria after birth?
Which structure acts as a valve to preclude the flow of blood between both atria after birth?
What completes the proper closure of the interventricular septum?
What completes the proper closure of the interventricular septum?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What divides the common canal into the left and right atrioventricular openings?
What divides the common canal into the left and right atrioventricular openings?
'The valves are attached to the bottom of the ventricular wall by tendinous chords and papillary muscles.' What structures are being referred to in this statement?
'The valves are attached to the bottom of the ventricular wall by tendinous chords and papillary muscles.' What structures are being referred to in this statement?
'The endocardial cushions will be transformed into the atrioventricular valves.' What gives rise to these valves?
'The endocardial cushions will be transformed into the atrioventricular valves.' What gives rise to these valves?
'A variety of congenital defects may result from improper valve sculpturing.' What causes these defects?
'A variety of congenital defects may result from improper valve sculpturing.' What causes these defects?
What structure divides the bulbus cordis and adjacent truncus arteriosus?
What structure divides the bulbus cordis and adjacent truncus arteriosus?
What provides temporary communication between right and left atria during prenatal life?
What provides temporary communication between right and left atria during prenatal life?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What is the process responsible for expanding and remodeling existing vascular networks?
What is the process responsible for expanding and remodeling existing vascular networks?
Which type of vessel has valves to prevent backflow?
Which type of vessel has valves to prevent backflow?
What is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos?
What is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos?
What are the distinct layers of arteries?
What are the distinct layers of arteries?
What type of vessel facilitates exchange of substances between the blood and extracellular fluid?
What type of vessel facilitates exchange of substances between the blood and extracellular fluid?
What do arteries and veins have based on their roles in transporting blood under varying pressure conditions?
What do arteries and veins have based on their roles in transporting blood under varying pressure conditions?
What is the process of formation of endothelial tubes that eventually become the heart?
What is the process of formation of endothelial tubes that eventually become the heart?
What is composed of the cardiac endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium?
What is composed of the cardiac endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium?
What are the first blood vessels formed through?
What are the first blood vessels formed through?
What type of vessels transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
During embryonic development, what is the first visible sign of right-left asymmetry?
During embryonic development, what is the first visible sign of right-left asymmetry?
What is the function of the bulbus cordis in the primitive heart tube?
What is the function of the bulbus cordis in the primitive heart tube?
What is the significance of upstream signalling pathways in embryonic heart development?
What is the significance of upstream signalling pathways in embryonic heart development?
What does situs inversus refer to?
What does situs inversus refer to?
Which part of the tubular heart becomes the left ventricle?
Which part of the tubular heart becomes the left ventricle?
What is the main function of the primitive atrium in the tubular heart?
What is the main function of the primitive atrium in the tubular heart?
In which order do the expanded portions of the cardiac tube develop from caudo-cranial direction?
In which order do the expanded portions of the cardiac tube develop from caudo-cranial direction?
What is the purpose of developing septa in the primary atrium, ventricle and bulbus cordis?
What is the purpose of developing septa in the primary atrium, ventricle and bulbus cordis?
What major structural changes occur to allow terrestrial animals to transition from prenatal circulation to postnatal circulation?
What major structural changes occur to allow terrestrial animals to transition from prenatal circulation to postnatal circulation?
Where does the first extra-embryonic haematopoietic period take place?
Where does the first extra-embryonic haematopoietic period take place?
What is the process of de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells called?
What is the process of de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells called?
During which period does haematopoiesis move to the liver and spleen?
During which period does haematopoiesis move to the liver and spleen?
What are the earliest blood cells produced during haematopoiesis?
What are the earliest blood cells produced during haematopoiesis?
Where does haematopoietic activity occur in the postnatal period?
Where does haematopoietic activity occur in the postnatal period?
What role does angiogenesis play in blood vessel formation?
What role does angiogenesis play in blood vessel formation?
Where do pluripotent stem cells colonise during the hepatolienal period?
Where do pluripotent stem cells colonise during the hepatolienal period?
What is the primary site for haematopoietic activity in the last third of pregnancy?
What is the primary site for haematopoietic activity in the last third of pregnancy?
Where do blood vessels form through either vasculogenesis or angiogenesis?
Where do blood vessels form through either vasculogenesis or angiogenesis?
What is the primary function of the bulbus cordis in the primitive heart tube?
What is the primary function of the bulbus cordis in the primitive heart tube?
During prenatal life, what causes blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale?
During prenatal life, what causes blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale?
What completes the proper closure of the interventricular septum?
What completes the proper closure of the interventricular septum?
What are the distinct layers of arteries?
What are the distinct layers of arteries?
Which structure marks the beginning of heart development as a C-shaped loop?
Which structure marks the beginning of heart development as a C-shaped loop?
What is the primary driving force for embryonic development before implantation and development of the placenta?
What is the primary driving force for embryonic development before implantation and development of the placenta?
During which period does haematopoiesis move to the liver and spleen?
During which period does haematopoiesis move to the liver and spleen?
What does situs inversus refer to?
What does situs inversus refer to?
What role does angiogenesis play in blood vessel formation?
What role does angiogenesis play in blood vessel formation?
Where do blood cells and blood vessels start to develop simultaneously?
Where do blood cells and blood vessels start to develop simultaneously?
What is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos?
What is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos?
What provides temporary communication between right and left atria during prenatal life?
What provides temporary communication between right and left atria during prenatal life?
When do the first blood and vascular elements appear in mammals?
When do the first blood and vascular elements appear in mammals?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What is the purpose of developing septa in the primary atrium, ventricle, and bulbus cordis?
What is the purpose of developing septa in the primary atrium, ventricle, and bulbus cordis?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
Where does the first extra-embryonic haematopoietic period take place?
Where does the first extra-embryonic haematopoietic period take place?
What are the earliest blood cells produced during haematopoiesis?
What are the earliest blood cells produced during haematopoiesis?
Where does haematopoietic activity occur in the postnatal period?
Where does haematopoietic activity occur in the postnatal period?
What is the process of de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells called?
What is the process of de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells called?
What is the primary site for haematopoietic activity in the last third of pregnancy?
What is the primary site for haematopoietic activity in the last third of pregnancy?
What type of vessels transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What is the purpose of developing septa in the primary atrium, ventricle, and bulbus cordis?
What is the purpose of developing septa in the primary atrium, ventricle, and bulbus cordis?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What role does angiogenesis play in blood vessel formation?
What role does angiogenesis play in blood vessel formation?
Where do pluripotent stem cells colonise during the hepatolienal period?
Where do pluripotent stem cells colonise during the hepatolienal period?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What is the process responsible for expanding and remodeling existing vascular networks?
What is the process responsible for expanding and remodeling existing vascular networks?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos?
What is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos?
What are the distinct layers found in arteries?
What are the distinct layers found in arteries?
What are the single-layer vessels that facilitate exchange of substances between the blood and extracellular fluid?
What are the single-layer vessels that facilitate exchange of substances between the blood and extracellular fluid?
What is the correct term for the de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells?
What is the correct term for the de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells?
What structure forms when endothelial tubes join together to create a single, pumping organ?
What structure forms when endothelial tubes join together to create a single, pumping organ?
What are the vessels defined by their direction of blood flow and specific anatomical and functional features?
What are the vessels defined by their direction of blood flow and specific anatomical and functional features?
What is the term used for the formation of the first blood vessels through a process called vasculogenesis and angiogenesis?
What is the term used for the formation of the first blood vessels through a process called vasculogenesis and angiogenesis?
What do arteries have to prevent backflow of blood?
What do arteries have to prevent backflow of blood?
What is the term used for the process of forming new blood vessels from pre-existing ones?
What is the term used for the process of forming new blood vessels from pre-existing ones?
During prenatal life, what causes blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale?
During prenatal life, what causes blood to flow from the right atrium to the left atrium through the foramen ovale?
What is the main function of the primitive atrium in the tubular heart?
What is the main function of the primitive atrium in the tubular heart?
What prevents blood flow in the opposite direction through the foramen ovale?
What prevents blood flow in the opposite direction through the foramen ovale?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure?
What is composed of the cardiac endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium?
What is composed of the cardiac endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What is formed when two subendocardial swellings merge to create a spiral septum?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
'The endocardial cushions will be transformed into the atrioventricular valves.' What gives rise to these valves?
'The endocardial cushions will be transformed into the atrioventricular valves.' What gives rise to these valves?
'The valves are attached to the bottom of the ventricular wall by tendinous chords and papillary muscles.' What structures are being referred to in this statement?
'The valves are attached to the bottom of the ventricular wall by tendinous chords and papillary muscles.' What structures are being referred to in this statement?
What completes the proper closure of the interventricular septum?
What completes the proper closure of the interventricular septum?
Where do blood cells and blood vessels start to develop simultaneously?
Where do blood cells and blood vessels start to develop simultaneously?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What type of vessels transport blood away from the heart under high pressure?
What is the primary cause of Ectopia Cordis?
What is the primary cause of Ectopia Cordis?
What may result from a patent foramen ovale?
What may result from a patent foramen ovale?
What is the consequence of atrial septal defects in postnatal circulation?
What is the consequence of atrial septal defects in postnatal circulation?
What is the result of a failure in the closure of the foramen ovale?
What is the result of a failure in the closure of the foramen ovale?
Study Notes
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Angiogenesis is a process responsible for expanding and remodeling existing vascular networks, important for growth, development, and tissue repair.
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First blood vessels, called capillaries, are formed through a process called vasculogenesis and angiogenesis.
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Arteries are thick-walled vessels that transport blood away from the heart under high pressure, with three distinct layers: intima, media, and adventitia.
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Capillaries are single-layer vessels that facilitate exchange of substances between the blood and extracellular fluid.
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Veins are thin-walled vessels that transport blood towards the heart under low pressure, and have valves to prevent backflow.
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Arteries and veins are defined by their direction of blood flow and resulting specific anatomical and functional features.
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The heart is the first functional organ in vertebrate embryos and beats spontaneously by certain developmental stages.
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Heart development begins with the formation of endothelial tubes, which eventually become the heart, and are joined together to form a single, pumping organ.
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The heart is composed of the cardiac endocardium, myocardium, and epicardium, each with distinct functions.
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Arteries and veins have distinct wall structures and functions based on their roles in transporting blood under varying pressure conditions.
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Haematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation from pluripotent stem cells.
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First extra-embryonic haematopoietic period, the mesoblastic period, takes place in the yolk sac during the first third of embryonic development.
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Blood islands in the yolk sac walls form from haemangioblasts, which are multipotent precursor cells that can differentiate into both blood cells and blood vessels.
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Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) form in the centre of the blood islands, and the first blood cells produced are primitive red blood cells (primitive erythrocytes).
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During the middle third of pregnancy, haematopoiesis moves to the liver and spleen, forming nucleus-free erythrocytes and the first leukocytes and thrombocytes.
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The final haematopoietic period occurs in the last third of pregnancy, with haematopoietic activity located in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen.
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In the postnatal period, bone marrow produces all red blood cells and 60–70% of white cells, while lymphatic tissues produce lymphocytes, and reticuloendothelial tissues produce monocytes.
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Pluripotent stem cells colonise the liver during the hepatolienal period.
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The earliest stage of hematopoiesis takes place in the blood islands of the yolk sac, and blood vessels form through either vasculogenesis or angiogenesis.
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Vasculogenesis is the de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells, and it plays a role in the formation of the first blood vessels in the yolk sac and allantois.
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Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels, and it is a lifelong process.
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The vascularisation of the foetal membranes is a result of local formation of new capillaries in the yolk sac and allantois, rather than protrusion of embryonic vessels into the placenta.
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Haematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation from pluripotent stem cells.
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First extra-embryonic haematopoietic period, the mesoblastic period, takes place in the yolk sac during the first third of embryonic development.
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Blood islands in the yolk sac walls form from haemangioblasts, which are multipotent precursor cells that can differentiate into both blood cells and blood vessels.
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Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) form in the centre of the blood islands, and the first blood cells produced are primitive red blood cells (primitive erythrocytes).
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During the middle third of pregnancy, haematopoiesis moves to the liver and spleen, forming nucleus-free erythrocytes and the first leukocytes and thrombocytes.
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The final haematopoietic period occurs in the last third of pregnancy, with haematopoietic activity located in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, thymus, and spleen.
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In the postnatal period, bone marrow produces all red blood cells and 60–70% of white cells, while lymphatic tissues produce lymphocytes, and reticuloendothelial tissues produce monocytes.
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Pluripotent stem cells colonise the liver during the hepatolienal period.
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The earliest stage of hematopoiesis takes place in the blood islands of the yolk sac, and blood vessels form through either vasculogenesis or angiogenesis.
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Vasculogenesis is the de novo formation of blood vessels from endothelial progenitor cells, and it plays a role in the formation of the first blood vessels in the yolk sac and allantois.
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Angiogenesis is the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vessels, and it is a lifelong process.
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The vascularisation of the foetal membranes is a result of local formation of new capillaries in the yolk sac and allantois, rather than protrusion of embryonic vessels into the placenta.
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Atrium partition: Septum primum, a membranous tissue, grows from the ceiling of the atrium, dividing it into left and right halves.
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A strong muscular septum secundum grows immediately to the right of septum primum, gradually overlapping the foramen secundum during fetal development.
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An incomplete partition of the atrium by the septum secundum forms the foramen ovale, allowing temporary communication between the right and left atria during prenatal life.
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The remaining portion of the septum primum acts as the valve of the foramen ovale, preventing blood flow from the left atrium into the right atrium after birth.
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The two septa fuse to form the final inter-atrial septum, but a remnant of the foramen ovale remains as an indentation in the wall of the right atrium, the fossa ovalis.
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Ventricle partition: The primordial interventricular septum is a muscular ridge that forms early in development, dividing the ventricle into left and right halves.
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A temporary interventricular foramen exists between the free edge of the interventricular septum and the endocardial cushions, which is closed by the membranous part of the interventricular septum.
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The endocardial cushions grow and fuse in the midline to form the septum intermedium, dividing the primary atrioventricular channel into the left and right atrioventricular openings.
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The left and right atrioventricular valves are formed from mesenchyme of the endocardial cushions, with the left valve having two flaps (bicuspid or mitral valves) and the right valve having three flaps (tricuspid valves).
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The partitioning of the atrium and ventricle also affects the atrioventricular canal, with endocardial cushions fusing to form the septum intermedium and divide the common canal into the left and right atrioventricular openings.
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The bulbus cordis and truncus arteriosus are the origins of the left and right halves of the ventricle, respectively, and are gradually separated by an interventricular septum.
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The bulbar ridges, subendocardial swellings along the lumen of the bulbus cordis, grow inwardly and merge to form the spiral septum (aorticopulmonary septum), dividing the bulbus cordis and truncus arteriosus into the aortic trunk and pulmonary trunk.
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