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What characterizes fibrocartilage compared to other types of cartilage?
What characterizes fibrocartilage compared to other types of cartilage?
- It has a high proteoglycan content.
- It has abundant collagen fibers providing resistance to tensile forces. (correct)
- It is primarily composed of elastin fibers.
- It contains no collagen fibers.
Which statement is true regarding endochondral ossification?
Which statement is true regarding endochondral ossification?
- It involves direct development from mesenchyme without cartilage.
- It does not involve the formation of chondrocytes.
- It fully occurs in the skull and pectoral girdle.
- The last region of proliferation during endochondral ossification is the epiphyseal plate. (correct)
Where is hyaline cartilage typically found in the body?
Where is hyaline cartilage typically found in the body?
- In the intervertebral disks.
- At the epiphyseal plates of long bones. (correct)
- In the pubic symphysis.
- Around the ear as elastic cartilage.
What is the primary role of osteoclasts in bone physiology?
What is the primary role of osteoclasts in bone physiology?
What is the diaphysis of a long bone primarily composed of?
What is the diaphysis of a long bone primarily composed of?
What results from the process of trabecular bone development?
What results from the process of trabecular bone development?
How do secondary centers of ossification differ in birds and mammals compared to reptiles?
How do secondary centers of ossification differ in birds and mammals compared to reptiles?
Which statement accurately describes elastic cartilage?
Which statement accurately describes elastic cartilage?
Which structure serves as a central canal in osteons?
Which structure serves as a central canal in osteons?
Which of the following correctly describes the stages of early embryology in order?
Which of the following correctly describes the stages of early embryology in order?
Which of the following describes the role of yolk in embryonic development?
Which of the following describes the role of yolk in embryonic development?
Which group of tissues includes cartilage, bone, and blood?
Which group of tissues includes cartilage, bone, and blood?
What is the primary function of neural crest cells in vertebrates?
What is the primary function of neural crest cells in vertebrates?
In terms of yolk distribution, what distinguishes a telolecithal egg?
In terms of yolk distribution, what distinguishes a telolecithal egg?
What is the primary distinction between oviparity and viviparity?
What is the primary distinction between oviparity and viviparity?
During which embryonic stage does gastrulation occur, leading to the formation of the gut?
During which embryonic stage does gastrulation occur, leading to the formation of the gut?
Which embryonic germ layer develops into connective tissues and muscles?
Which embryonic germ layer develops into connective tissues and muscles?
What is the composition of hyaline cartilage primarily made of?
What is the composition of hyaline cartilage primarily made of?
What are the two primary groups that epithelia fall into?
What are the two primary groups that epithelia fall into?
What defines the process of cleavage in early embryonic development?
What defines the process of cleavage in early embryonic development?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of microlecithal eggs?
Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of microlecithal eggs?
How does the neural tube contribute to embryonic development?
How does the neural tube contribute to embryonic development?
Which type of cartilage is distinguished by being hard yet pliant and produced by chondrocytes?
Which type of cartilage is distinguished by being hard yet pliant and produced by chondrocytes?
Which type of cartilage is known for its flexibility and is primarily found in the ear and epiglottis?
Which type of cartilage is known for its flexibility and is primarily found in the ear and epiglottis?
What is the significance of the coelom in embryonic development?
What is the significance of the coelom in embryonic development?
What type of bone development occurs directly from mesenchyme without a cartilage precursor?
What type of bone development occurs directly from mesenchyme without a cartilage precursor?
What distinguishes oviparity from other reproductive strategies?
What distinguishes oviparity from other reproductive strategies?
Which of the following statements is true regarding neural crest cells?
Which of the following statements is true regarding neural crest cells?
In which part of a long bone would you find the epiphyseal plate?
In which part of a long bone would you find the epiphyseal plate?
What is the main composition of the bony framework that provides strength and flexibility?
What is the main composition of the bony framework that provides strength and flexibility?
What process occurs during gastrulation?
What process occurs during gastrulation?
What role does the yolk play in the development of a fertilized egg?
What role does the yolk play in the development of a fertilized egg?
Which cells are responsible for maintaining the equilibrium of fully formed bone?
Which cells are responsible for maintaining the equilibrium of fully formed bone?
What type of cartilage is characterized by abundant collagen fibers and provides mechanical resistance?
What type of cartilage is characterized by abundant collagen fibers and provides mechanical resistance?
What structure contains the central canal housing blood vessels in an osteon?
What structure contains the central canal housing blood vessels in an osteon?
Which feature distinguishes secondary centers of ossification in mammals from those in reptiles?
Which feature distinguishes secondary centers of ossification in mammals from those in reptiles?
What fills the hollow region of the diaphysis in long bones?
What fills the hollow region of the diaphysis in long bones?
During which process do mesenchymal cells differentiate into chondrocytes?
During which process do mesenchymal cells differentiate into chondrocytes?
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Zygote
Zygote
Fertilized egg; earliest developmental stage of an organism.
Cleavage
Cleavage
Process dividing a single-celled zygote into a multicellular, hollow blastula.
Blastula
Blastula
Multicellular, hollow structure formed during early embryonic development.
Gastrulation
Gastrulation
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Neurulation
Neurulation
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Germ Layers
Germ Layers
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Microlecithal egg
Microlecithal egg
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Telolecithal egg
Telolecithal egg
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Epithelial tissue
Epithelial tissue
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Connective tissue
Connective tissue
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Hyaline Cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
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Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage
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Elastic Cartilage
Elastic Cartilage
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Bone Composition
Bone Composition
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Osteon
Osteon
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Endochondral Bone
Endochondral Bone
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Intramembranous Bone
Intramembranous Bone
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Diaphysis
Diaphysis
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Epiphysis
Epiphysis
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Epiphyseal Plate
Epiphyseal Plate
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What are the stages of early embryology?
What are the stages of early embryology?
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What is the difference between oviparity and viviparity?
What is the difference between oviparity and viviparity?
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What is the function of the yolk in an egg?
What is the function of the yolk in an egg?
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What are the three embryonic germ layers?
What are the three embryonic germ layers?
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What is the function of the neural crest cells?
What is the function of the neural crest cells?
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What are the four main tissue categories?
What are the four main tissue categories?
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What are the two major types of epithelial tissues?
What are the two major types of epithelial tissues?
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What are the different types of connective tissues?
What are the different types of connective tissues?
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What is cartilage made of?
What is cartilage made of?
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What is the most common type of cartilage?
What is the most common type of cartilage?
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Study Notes
Early Embryology Stages
- Zygote: Fertilized egg, earliest developmental stage resulting from the union of two mature sex cells.
- Morula: Multicellular stage following the zygote in cleavage.
- Blastula: Hollow ball of cells, containing the blastoderm (embryonic disc) and the blastocoel (fluid-filled cavity). Results from cleavage.
- Gastrula: Formation of the endodermal tube (gut) through cell rearrangements, forming three germ layers (ectoderm, endoderm, mesoderm).
- Neurula: Formation of the ectodermal tube (neural tube), marking the development of the central nervous system.
Yolk
- Quantity of Yolk: Varies across species.
- Microlecithal: Minimal yolk.
- Mesolecithal: Moderate yolk.
- Macrolecithal: Significant yolk.
- Isolecithal: Yolk distributed evenly.
- Telolecithal: Yolk concentrated at one pole (vegetal pole). Opposite pole is the animal pole, where the embryo develops.
Embryonic Development Modes
- Oviparity: Egg-laying; eggs encased in shells or protective coverings. Parents may incubate eggs.
- Viviparity: Live birth; embryos develop within the female. Evolves independently numerous times in vertebrates.
Cleavage
- Cleavage: Process dividing the single-celled zygote into multiple cells. Includes the stages from zygote, to morula to blastula. Creates the blastula, with blastoderm (embryonic disc) and blastocoel (cavity).
Germ Layers
- Three Germ Layers: Ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. Each forms distinct tissues and body regions.
- Coelom: Develops within the mesoderm, forming body cavities.
Neural Crest Cells
- Key Features: High migratory ability, multipotency (differentiation into numerous cell types). Found only in vertebrates.
Tissue Categories
- Epithelial Tissues: Line or cover cavities, or secrete products elsewhere.
- Connective Tissues: Support, connect, protect; categories include cartilage, bone, fibrous connective tissue, adipose tissue, and blood.
- Muscle Tissues: Responsible for movement.
- Nervous Tissues: Transmit signals.
Cartilage
- Composition: Primary polysaccharide is chondroitin sulphates; combines with proteins to form proteoglycans. Collagenous or elastic fibres. Chondrocytes (cartilage cells) produce the matrix.
- Types and Locations:
- Hyaline Cartilage: Most common, short/dispersed collagen, high proteoglycan, and smooth texture (no fibres visible in microscope). Found in embryonic bones, nose, rib tips, trachea, joint ends of long bones.
- Fibrocartilage: High collagen, high tensile strength. Locations include intervertebral disks, pubic symphysis.
- Elastic Cartilage: High elastin, flexible and springy. Locations include internal ear support, epiglottis.
Bone
- Composition: Collagen protein framework, impregnated with calcium phosphate for strength.
- Structure:
- Osteon: Concentric rings of bone cells and matrix around a central canal (blood vessels, nerves).
- Lamellae: Layers of bone matrix.
- Bone Cells:
- Osteoblasts: Bone formation.
- Osteoclasts: Bone resorption (removal).
- Osteocytes: Maintain bone health.
- Types of Bone:
- Compact Bone: Dense, osteon-based.
- Spongy/Cancellous Bone: Trabecular, open framework.
- Structure of a Long Bone:
- Diaphysis: Shaft, compact bone, hollow medullary cavity with marrow.
- Epiphysis: Enlarged ends, spongy bone.
- Metaphysis: Connecting diaphysis and epiphysis, contains epiphyseal plate or growth plate.
Bone Development
- Endochondral Bone: Develops from cartilage.
- Intramembranous Bone: Direct development from mesenchyme (tissue without cartilage).
- Endochondral Ossification: Mesoderm cells form cartilage; cartilage gradually replaced by bone tissue; Primary centre of ossification. Secondary centres appear in epiphysis in mammals
- Intramembranous Ossification: Direct formation without cartilage precursor; Dermal bone (skull, pectoral girdle)
Body Cavities
- Coelom: Develops within mesoderm, forms body cavities.
- Amniotes (e.g., mammals): Anterior pleuroperitoneal cavity divides into pleural (lung) and peritoneal (abdominal) cavities.
- Mammalian Cavities: Pericardial, pleural (paired), peritoneal (1). Separated by the diaphragm; result from the pleuroperitoneal membrane and transverse septum.
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