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What is the primary role of the prechordal plate in embryonic development?
What is the primary role of the prechordal plate in embryonic development?
- Contributing to limb development
- Facilitating forebrain induction (correct)
- Assisting in heart formation
- Supporting kidney formation
Which mesoderm cells migrate through the lateral edges of the primitive streak?
Which mesoderm cells migrate through the lateral edges of the primitive streak?
- Chordamesoderm
- Intermediate Mesoderm
- Lateral Plate Mesoderm (correct)
- Extraembryonic Mesoderm
What shape does the embryonic disc take as it develops?
What shape does the embryonic disc take as it develops?
- It remains circular throughout development
- It grows narrower at both ends
- It develops into a cubic shape
- It initially elongates, becoming broader at the cephalic end (correct)
At what point does the definitive notochord form?
At what point does the definitive notochord form?
What significant developmental process occurs in the primitive streak until the end of the fourth week?
What significant developmental process occurs in the primitive streak until the end of the fourth week?
Which type of mesoderm contributes to the extraembryonic mesoderm?
Which type of mesoderm contributes to the extraembryonic mesoderm?
What characterizes the growth of the cephalic part of the embryonic disc?
What characterizes the growth of the cephalic part of the embryonic disc?
What happens to the primitive streak as development progresses?
What happens to the primitive streak as development progresses?
During which embryonic stage does the neural groove begin to form?
During which embryonic stage does the neural groove begin to form?
When does the closure of the anterior neuropore typically occur?
When does the closure of the anterior neuropore typically occur?
Which region is the last to fuse during the formation of the neural tube?
Which region is the last to fuse during the formation of the neural tube?
What characterizes the embryo at the end of the third week of development during neurulation?
What characterizes the embryo at the end of the third week of development during neurulation?
Which statement accurately describes the process of neural tube formation?
Which statement accurately describes the process of neural tube formation?
What is the main event occurring during the third week of gestation?
What is the main event occurring during the third week of gestation?
Which layer is formed as the innermost germ layer during gastrulation?
Which layer is formed as the innermost germ layer during gastrulation?
What structure begins the process of gastrulation?
What structure begins the process of gastrulation?
Which of the following structures is NOT formed during gastrulation?
Which of the following structures is NOT formed during gastrulation?
At what stage of embryonic development does the primitive streak become clearly visible?
At what stage of embryonic development does the primitive streak become clearly visible?
Which end of the primitive streak is associated with the primitive node?
Which end of the primitive streak is associated with the primitive node?
What happens to the primitive streak by the end of the 4th week?
What happens to the primitive streak by the end of the 4th week?
Which layer is considered the outermost germ layer?
Which layer is considered the outermost germ layer?
What is the role of the definitive notochord in embryonic development?
What is the role of the definitive notochord in embryonic development?
Where does the notochord extend cranially from?
Where does the notochord extend cranially from?
What temporarily connects the amniotic and yolk sac cavities?
What temporarily connects the amniotic and yolk sac cavities?
When does the allantois begin to appear during embryonic development?
When does the allantois begin to appear during embryonic development?
Which structure appears at the caudal end of the embryonic disc?
Which structure appears at the caudal end of the embryonic disc?
What is the fate of the hypoblast during the development of endoderm cells?
What is the fate of the hypoblast during the development of endoderm cells?
What does the allantoenteric diverticulum extend from?
What does the allantoenteric diverticulum extend from?
Which statement about the notochord is incorrect?
Which statement about the notochord is incorrect?
What role does the primitive streak play during early development?
What role does the primitive streak play during early development?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of abnormal nodal expression?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of abnormal nodal expression?
Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) is crucial for which of the following processes in development?
Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) is crucial for which of the following processes in development?
Which germ layer is primarily involved in forming supportive tissues in the body?
Which germ layer is primarily involved in forming supportive tissues in the body?
What is the effect of BMP4 during the developmental process?
What is the effect of BMP4 during the developmental process?
Which organ is NOT mentioned as already being formed by the third week of development?
Which organ is NOT mentioned as already being formed by the third week of development?
What condition involves the heart being positioned on the right side of the chest?
What condition involves the heart being positioned on the right side of the chest?
Nodal is primarily involved in which aspect of embryonic development?
Nodal is primarily involved in which aspect of embryonic development?
Study Notes
Formation of the Notochord
- Endoderm cells migrate to replace hypoblast cells, leading to the proliferation of notochordal plate cells.
- Notochordal plate cells detach from endoderm, forming the definitive notochord, critical for axial skeleton development.
- The notochord extends cranially to the prechordal plate and caudally to the primitive pit.
- Temporary connection between the amniotic and yolk sac cavities occurs at the neurenteric canal, formed at the primitive pit's indentation.
- The cloacal membrane is established at the caudal end of the embryonic disc, coinciding with the formation of the allantoenteric diverticulum (allantois) around day 16.
Mesodermal Contributions
- Intermediate mesoderm cells migrate through the mid streak region, contributing to forebrain induction via the prechordal plate.
- Lateral plate mesoderm cells migrate from the caudal area of the streak.
- Extraembryonic mesoderm arises from cells migrating at the caudalmost part of the streak.
Growth of Embryonic Disc
- Initially flat and round, the embryonic disc gradually elongates with a broad cephalic and narrow caudal end.
- Continuous migration of cells from the primitive streak contributes to the growth of the cephalic part, causing elongation.
- The primitive streak undergoes regressive changes by the end of the fourth week, shrinking and disappearing.
Gastrulation Process
- Gastrulation, occurring in the third week, results in the formation of three germ layers: endoderm, mesoderm, and ectoderm.
- Formation of the primitive streak appears as a narrow groove on the epiblast surface, identifiable in a 15-16 day embryo.
- The primitive node at the streak's cephalic end surrounds the primitive pit, indicating significant developmental stages.
Implications of Mesoderm Formation
- Mesodermal tissue will contribute to kidneys and other organs under the influence of FGF8, BMP4, and TGF-β.
- Abnormal expressions of nodal can lead to laterality defects such as situs inversus and dextrocardia.
Neurulation
- Neural tube formation begins with the folding and closure of the neural plate, starting in the cervical region and progressing cranially and caudally.
- Neural folds elevate, forming the neural groove, which eventually leads to the fusion of the folds in the midline, creating the neural tube.
- Anterior and posterior neuropores remain open until closure, occurring around days 25 and 28, respectively.
Developmental Milestones
- By the end of the third week, the neural folds have already started to approach and fuse, forming the structure of the nervous system.
- The length of the embryo at 18 days is approximately 1.25 mm, with major morphological features including the primitive node and notochord evident.
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This quiz covers key processes in embryology, focusing on the migration of endoderm cells and the formation of the notochord. Understand how these transformations are critical to embryonic development. Test your knowledge on cell lineage and differentiation.
