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Which organ system is NOT derived from endoderm?
Which organ system is NOT derived from endoderm?
- Thymus (correct)
- Digestive tract
- Liver
- Respiratory system
How does smoking during pregnancy primarily affect fetal development?
How does smoking during pregnancy primarily affect fetal development?
- Renal agenesis
- Brain hypoplasia (correct)
- Growth failure of limbs
- Lung malformation
In gestational exposure to cocaine, what is a common impact on the fetus?
In gestational exposure to cocaine, what is a common impact on the fetus?
- Respiratory system abnormalities
- Liver aplasia
- Cardiac malformation (correct)
- Thyroid hypoplasia
What effect does alcohol consumption during pregnancy have on fetal development?
What effect does alcohol consumption during pregnancy have on fetal development?
Which medication used for birth control can have teratogenic effects on the developing fetus?
Which medication used for birth control can have teratogenic effects on the developing fetus?
How does exposure to environmental toxins impact fetal morphogenesis?
How does exposure to environmental toxins impact fetal morphogenesis?
During which period is the fetus most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens?
During which period is the fetus most vulnerable to the effects of teratogens?
Which layer of the embryonic disc gives rise to the pituitary gland?
Which layer of the embryonic disc gives rise to the pituitary gland?
What is the source of adrenal cortex hormones such as aldosterone and cortisol?
What is the source of adrenal cortex hormones such as aldosterone and cortisol?
Which substance can have adverse effects on fetal development if consumed during pregnancy?
Which substance can have adverse effects on fetal development if consumed during pregnancy?
What impact can smoking have on fetal development?
What impact can smoking have on fetal development?
What is an effect of excessive vitamin A intake during the first trimester of pregnancy?
What is an effect of excessive vitamin A intake during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Which layer of the embryo gives rise to the epinephrine and norepinephrine producing cells of the adrenal gland?
Which layer of the embryo gives rise to the epinephrine and norepinephrine producing cells of the adrenal gland?
Which birth control medication is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its teratogenic effects?
Which birth control medication is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its teratogenic effects?
What is a potential consequence of alcohol consumption during the first trimester of pregnancy?
What is a potential consequence of alcohol consumption during the first trimester of pregnancy?
How does cocaine use during pregnancy primarily affect the fetus?
How does cocaine use during pregnancy primarily affect the fetus?
Which adverse effect is associated with smoking during pregnancy?
Which adverse effect is associated with smoking during pregnancy?
What is a risk of exposure to methylmercury found in fish and seafood during pregnancy?
What is a risk of exposure to methylmercury found in fish and seafood during pregnancy?
Which embryonic gene is primarily responsible for CNS development and limb patterning?
Which embryonic gene is primarily responsible for CNS development and limb patterning?
What is the consequence of a mutation in the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene during embryonic development?
What is the consequence of a mutation in the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene during embryonic development?
Which gene is crucial for limb proximal-distal outgrowth and is produced at the limb bud?
Which gene is crucial for limb proximal-distal outgrowth and is produced at the limb bud?
What is the role of Homeobox genes (HOX) in embryonic development?
What is the role of Homeobox genes (HOX) in embryonic development?
Which gene family is associated with limb malformations such as polydactyly and syndactyly when mutated?
Which gene family is associated with limb malformations such as polydactyly and syndactyly when mutated?
How does a mutation in the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene affect CNS development?
How does a mutation in the Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) gene affect CNS development?
During which stage of early embryonic development does the formation of the blastula from morula occur?
During which stage of early embryonic development does the formation of the blastula from morula occur?
What is the function of the primitive streak in the embryonic development process?
What is the function of the primitive streak in the embryonic development process?
In human embryonic development, what gives rise to all the tissues of the body?
In human embryonic development, what gives rise to all the tissues of the body?
Which cell layer gives rise to the three germ layers during gastrulation?
Which cell layer gives rise to the three germ layers during gastrulation?
What marks the start of gastrulation during early embryonic development?
What marks the start of gastrulation during early embryonic development?
Which stage is characterized by the reorganization of the blastula into a two-three-layered embryo known as the gastrula?
Which stage is characterized by the reorganization of the blastula into a two-three-layered embryo known as the gastrula?
What is the embryonic structure key for the development of the head and neck?
What is the embryonic structure key for the development of the head and neck?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to ectoderm?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to ectoderm?
Which component of the pharyngeal apparatus is derived from endoderm?
Which component of the pharyngeal apparatus is derived from endoderm?
Which embryonic structure is associated with DiGeorge Syndrome?
Which embryonic structure is associated with DiGeorge Syndrome?
Which structure is NOT a component of the pharyngeal apparatus?
Which structure is NOT a component of the pharyngeal apparatus?
The ultimobranchial body contributes to the development of which structures?
The ultimobranchial body contributes to the development of which structures?
Which component is primarily affected in individuals with abnormalities related to pharyngeal clefts?
Which component is primarily affected in individuals with abnormalities related to pharyngeal clefts?
What is the classic triad associated with DiGeorge Syndrome?
What is the classic triad associated with DiGeorge Syndrome?
Which structure is most commonly affected in patients with DiGeorge Syndrome?
Which structure is most commonly affected in patients with DiGeorge Syndrome?
Where is a branchial cleft cyst most commonly located?
Where is a branchial cleft cyst most commonly located?
Which structure is NOT a derivative of the pharyngeal pouches?
Which structure is NOT a derivative of the pharyngeal pouches?
Which structure shares a similar embryological origin with the ultimobranchial body?
Which structure shares a similar embryological origin with the ultimobranchial body?
What distinguishes a branchial cleft cyst from a thyroglossal duct cyst?
What distinguishes a branchial cleft cyst from a thyroglossal duct cyst?
Which embryonic structures are lined by ectoderm?
Which embryonic structures are lined by ectoderm?
Which structures fail to fuse in the formation of the primary palate?
Which structures fail to fuse in the formation of the primary palate?
Which condition results from the failure of fusion of two lateral palatine shelves or the lateral palatine shelf with the nasal septum in palate formation?
Which condition results from the failure of fusion of two lateral palatine shelves or the lateral palatine shelf with the nasal septum in palate formation?
What structures form the primary palate in embryonic development?
What structures form the primary palate in embryonic development?
Which defect occurs between the 4th and 7th weeks of pregnancy involving openings in a baby's upper lip?
Which defect occurs between the 4th and 7th weeks of pregnancy involving openings in a baby's upper lip?
What condition arises from a failure of fusion of the intermaxillary segment with the maxillary process?
What condition arises from a failure of fusion of the intermaxillary segment with the maxillary process?
Which structure fails to fuse in cleft palate formation?
Which structure fails to fuse in cleft palate formation?
Which condition involves openings in a baby's roof of the mouth (palate) and occurs between the 6th and 9th weeks of pregnancy?
Which condition involves openings in a baby's roof of the mouth (palate) and occurs between the 6th and 9th weeks of pregnancy?
What defect results from a failure of fusion of two lateral palatine shelves or failure with other structures in palate formation?
What defect results from a failure of fusion of two lateral palatine shelves or failure with other structures in palate formation?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the ultimobranchial body in the developing thyroid?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the ultimobranchial body in the developing thyroid?
In human embryology, which condition is closely related to defects in the development of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches?
In human embryology, which condition is closely related to defects in the development of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches?
Which of the following structures is derived from the first pharyngeal cleft during embryonic development?
Which of the following structures is derived from the first pharyngeal cleft during embryonic development?
A patient presents with a lateral neck mass that represents a remnant of the branchial apparatus. Which branchial cleft is most likely involved in this condition?
A patient presents with a lateral neck mass that represents a remnant of the branchial apparatus. Which branchial cleft is most likely involved in this condition?
Which anatomical structure is most likely affected in a patient with a defect in the development of the fourth pharyngeal pouch?
Which anatomical structure is most likely affected in a patient with a defect in the development of the fourth pharyngeal pouch?
Which of the following represents a condition characterized by defects in the formation of pharyngeal pouches and neural crest cells migration?
Which of the following represents a condition characterized by defects in the formation of pharyngeal pouches and neural crest cells migration?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the ultimobranchial body that later incorporates into the thyroid gland?
Which embryonic structure gives rise to the ultimobranchial body that later incorporates into the thyroid gland?
