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Development of the Nervous System

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At what gestational age does the development of the central nervous system (CNS) typically begin?

  • Week 1 post conception
  • Week 2 post conception
  • Week 4 post conception
  • Week 3 post conception (correct)

    • What is the consequence of maldevelopment during the closure of the anterior neural tube?

  • Anencephaly (correct)
  • Meningocele
  • Tethered cord syndrome
  • Hydrocephalus

    • Which cellular process is NOT part of neural development?

  • Cellular apoptosis
  • Cellular inflation (correct)
  • Cell differentiation
  • Cell proliferation

    • Closure of which neural tube pore typically occurs between days 23-25?

    <p>Anterior neuropore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common clinical practice to measure gestational age?

    <p>Beginning with the first day of the last menstrual period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can affect the closure of the posterior neuropore during gestation?

    <p>Viral infection or use of abortifacients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the developing neural tube gives rise to the brain?

    <p>Anterior neural tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential result of defects occurring during the development of the CNS?

    <p>Irreversible damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'gestational weeks' in clinical practice?

    <p>Menstrual weeks exceeding post-fertilization weeks by 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marks the closure of the cranial neuropore?

    <p>Day 25 Closure of cranial neuropore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the development of new neurons from precursor cells?

    <p>Neurogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is involved in the fusion of the neural folds?

    <p>Neural groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which stages of development does secondary neurulation occur?

    <p>Week 4-8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cellular process involved in neural development?

    <p>Nuclear fusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the midbrain flexure in neural development?

    <p>It assists in the overall shape of the developing brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sequence of developmental stages preceding the formation of a blastocyst?

    <p>Zygote, Cleavage, Morula, Blastocyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the embryonic structure is responsible for forming the endoderm?

    <p>Hypoblast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which week of fertilization does the attachment of the embryoblast and trophoblast to the endometrium occur?

    <p>Week 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of the cleavage process during embryogenesis?

    <p>Formation of the Morula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a totipotent cell during embryogenesis?

    <p>Its capability to form both embryonic and extra-embryonic tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly identifies the stages of differentiation for the epiblast?

    <p>Epiblast forms Ectoderm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell structure does the term 'syncytiotrophoblast' refer to?

    <p>An invasive cell layer surrounding the blastocyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the morula stage during embryonic development?

    <p>To undergo further differentiation into a blastocyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the transformation of the bilaminar embryonic disc into a trilaminar disc?

    <p>Gastrulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the first significant cell division after fertilization?

    <p>Cleavage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the notochord in embryonic development?

    <p>To guide the transformation of the neural plate into the neural groove.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the neural crest cells following the closure of the neural tube?

    <p>They form most of the peripheral nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which week of embryonic development does neurulation occur?

    <p>Third week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What remains of the notochord after it degenerates?

    <p>Nucleus pulposus of intervertebral discs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure is formed from the somites?

    <p>Axial and skeletal muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transformation process called when the neural plate becomes the neural tube?

    <p>Neurulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the embryo does the neural plate primarily derive from?

    <p>Ectoderm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the neural tube is correct?

    <p>It marks the beginning of central nervous system formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the neural crest after the neural plate bends and closes?

    <p>The two ends of the neural plate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of mesoderm cells adjacent to the notochord?

    <p>They differentiate into somites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the hypoblast contribute to during the early stages of embryonic development?

    <p>Development of the yolk sac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which week of development does gastrulation occur?

    <p>Third week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of neurulation is crucial for the formation of which structure?

    <p>Neural tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks the beginning of the neural plate formation?

    <p>Primitive streak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orientation of the primitive streak in the embryonic disc?

    <p>Head to tail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main outcomes of the process of gastrulation?

    <p>Establishment of three primary germ layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage does the cavity of the neural tube begin to form?

    <p>Midpoint fusion of the groove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the bilaminar embryonic disc?

    <p>A disc-shaped structure with two layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is associated with the caudal end of the embryonic disc?

    <p>Primitive streak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the thickened structure in the epiblast during development?

    <p>It initiates gastrulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

    • The nervous system development involves mechanisms for both the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
    • The brain is the first organ to develop; defects in the CNS can lead to irreversible damage.
    • Neurons do not regenerate following injury or damage.
    • CNS development begins around week 3 post conception, marked by gestational age based on the last menstrual period.
    • Neural tube formation comprises an anterior tube (leading to the brain) and a posterior tube, with anterior closure occurring at approximately 23-25 days.
    • Failure of anterior neural tube closure can result in anencephaly, a serious congenital malformation.
    • Posterior neuropore closure occurs by 25-28 days; issues caused by maternal illnesses or medications can lead to defects like meningocele or tethered cord syndrome.

    DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

    Embryogenesis

    • Occurs post-fertilization when the sperm and egg unite to form a zygote, which undergoes cleavage resulting in morula and blastocyst formation.
    • The embryoblast differentiates into hypoblast and epiblast layers, with the epiblast giving rise to the ectoderm, the precursor of the nervous system.
    • Week 1: Trophoblast (including cytotrophoblast and syncytiotrophoblast) attaches to the endometrium.

    Gastrulation

    • Bilaminar embryonic disc reorganizes into a trilaminar disc, forming three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm during the third week of development.

    Neurulation

    • Begins with the formation of the primitive streak in the epiblast, crucial for the subsequent development of the CNS.
    • The neural plate forms and then folds to create the neural groove, eventually closing to form the neural tube.
    • The process includes the engagement of the amniotic cavity and communication until its closure separates the neural crest cells, which later develop into the PNS.
    • The notochord degenerates into the nucleus pulposus within intervertebral discs, while surrounding mesoderm cells form somites, precursors of skeletal muscles.

    FORMATION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

    Primary and Secondary Vesicles

    • CNS development progresses through the formation of primary and secondary brain vesicles.

    Formation of Flexures

    • Notable curvature or flexures in the neural tube contribute to the architecture of the developing brain.

    NEURAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Involves six critical cellular processes:
      • Neurogenesis: formation of neurons from neural stem cells.
      • Cell migration: movement of newly formed neurons to their destined locations.
      • Cell differentiation: maturation of cells into specialized neuron types.
      • Synaptogenesis: formation of synaptic connections between neurons.
      • Neuronal cell death (apoptosis): programmed death of excess neurons to refine neural circuits.
      • The sixth process is unspecified but equally important in neural network formation.

    NEURULATION TIMELINE

    • Day 17-18: Neural plate induction begins.
    • Day 19-20: Neural plate elongation occurs.
    • Day 20-21: Formation of neural folds and groove is observed.
    • Day 21-22: Neural folds start to fuse.
    • Day 22: Midbrain flexure forms.
    • Day 25: Closure of cranial neuropore takes place.
    • Day 27: Closure of caudal neuropore is achieved.
    • Week 4-8: Secondary neurulation further develops the neural structures.

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    This quiz covers the detailed stages involved in the development of the nervous system, including embryogenesis and the Carnegie stages. It explores concepts from neurulation to the formation of the central nervous system. Ideal for students seeking to understand the intricacies of neurodevelopment.

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