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What is the primary function of the primitive ventricle during embryonic development?
What is the primary function of the primitive ventricle during embryonic development?
At what embryonic development stage do upper limb buds begin to form?
At what embryonic development stage do upper limb buds begin to form?
Which embryonic tissues interact to form the basic structure of limb buds?
Which embryonic tissues interact to form the basic structure of limb buds?
Which structure is indicated to push blood out of the heart during early development?
Which structure is indicated to push blood out of the heart during early development?
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What level of somites do upper limb buds appear in relation to the embryo?
What level of somites do upper limb buds appear in relation to the embryo?
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What structure is formed by the closed cranial portion of the neural tube?
What structure is formed by the closed cranial portion of the neural tube?
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What condition results from the incomplete closure of the cranial neuropore?
What condition results from the incomplete closure of the cranial neuropore?
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Which of the following cell types is NOT formed from neural crest cells?
Which of the following cell types is NOT formed from neural crest cells?
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At what approximate day do the cranial and caudal neuropores close during neural tube development?
At what approximate day do the cranial and caudal neuropores close during neural tube development?
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Which of the following is NOT a contribution of neural crest cells?
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of neural crest cells?
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The adrenal medulla is formed from neural crest cells that differentiate into which type of cells?
The adrenal medulla is formed from neural crest cells that differentiate into which type of cells?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for the development of the sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia?
Which structure is primarily responsible for the development of the sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia?
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Which abnormal condition results from the lack of enteric ganglia in the intestinal wall?
Which abnormal condition results from the lack of enteric ganglia in the intestinal wall?
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What are the primary brain vesicles that develop during the fourth week of brain formation?
What are the primary brain vesicles that develop during the fourth week of brain formation?
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What structures do the secondary vesicles of the forebrain develop into?
What structures do the secondary vesicles of the forebrain develop into?
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Which condition is characterized by tumors on nerves that arise from Schwann cells?
Which condition is characterized by tumors on nerves that arise from Schwann cells?
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The diencephalon forms which structures during brain development?
The diencephalon forms which structures during brain development?
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What is a key result of abnormal neural crest cell migration?
What is a key result of abnormal neural crest cell migration?
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Which structure develops from the telencephalon?
Which structure develops from the telencephalon?
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What connection can be made between cleft palate and neural crest cells?
What connection can be made between cleft palate and neural crest cells?
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During which week of development do the primary brain vesicles begin to form?
During which week of development do the primary brain vesicles begin to form?
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What is a potential consequence of cardiac looping defects?
What is a potential consequence of cardiac looping defects?
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Which congenital anomaly is associated with the heart being susceptible to teratogens?
Which congenital anomaly is associated with the heart being susceptible to teratogens?
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During which week of embryonic development do primitive heart structures begin to form?
During which week of embryonic development do primitive heart structures begin to form?
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What foundational structure is formed during week 4 for the later development of the heart?
What foundational structure is formed during week 4 for the later development of the heart?
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What does heterotaxy syndrome refer to?
What does heterotaxy syndrome refer to?
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What can disrupt cardiac formation during early embryonic development?
What can disrupt cardiac formation during early embryonic development?
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What supports the growing embryo and later sustains independent life postnatally?
What supports the growing embryo and later sustains independent life postnatally?
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Which structure develops from the primitive heart field during the early embryonic period?
Which structure develops from the primitive heart field during the early embryonic period?
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What is a common result of improper heart tube looping?
What is a common result of improper heart tube looping?
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What key feature is associated with the cardiac structures formed during week 4?
What key feature is associated with the cardiac structures formed during week 4?
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What major structures does the mesencephalon (midbrain) contribute to?
What major structures does the mesencephalon (midbrain) contribute to?
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What is the role of the metencephalon in hindbrain development?
What is the role of the metencephalon in hindbrain development?
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Which of the following functions is NOT attributed to the brainstem?
Which of the following functions is NOT attributed to the brainstem?
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What developmental issue is characterized by the failure of the prosencephalon to divide into hemispheres?
What developmental issue is characterized by the failure of the prosencephalon to divide into hemispheres?
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Which hindbrain structure is responsible for balance and coordination?
Which hindbrain structure is responsible for balance and coordination?
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From which embryonic structure does the spinal cord develop?
From which embryonic structure does the spinal cord develop?
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What condition arises from disorders of brain development leading to severe cognitive issues?
What condition arises from disorders of brain development leading to severe cognitive issues?
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The brainstem is a product of which regions during development?
The brainstem is a product of which regions during development?
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Which of the following options accurately describes the expansion of the cerebral hemispheres?
Which of the following options accurately describes the expansion of the cerebral hemispheres?
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What primary function is associated with the myelencephalon?
What primary function is associated with the myelencephalon?
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Study Notes
Embryonic Development Week 4
- The fourth week of embryonic development is crucial for establishing the foundation of organ systems.
- Cranial folding occurs due to the rapid growth of the neural tube and somites.
- The forebrain develops prominently above the primitive heart.
- Structures like the oropharyngeal membrane and stomodeum move into their final positions.
- Caudal folding is driven by the neural tube lengthening, and the connecting stalk moves ventrally.
- Lateral folding closes off the intraembryonic coelom, forming the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
- The gut tube is enclosed, which differentiates into the gastrointestinal tract.
Nervous System Development
- Neurulation is the process that forms the neural tube, the precursor to the central nervous system (CNS).
- The ectoderm above the notochord thickens to form the neural plate, a crucial first step in CNS development, influenced by molecules like Sonic Hedgehog.
- The neural plate forms neural folds and a neural groove.
- The neural folds fuse to form the neural tube.
- Cranial neuropore closes around day 25.
- Caudal neuropore closes around day 27.
- The neural tube differentiates into the brain and spinal cord. The cranial portion becomes the brain, and the caudal part forms the spinal cord.
- Neural crest cells migrate and contribute to various structures, like sensory and autonomic ganglia, and peripheral nervous system components.
Brain Development
- The cranial end of the neural tube expands and differentiates into the brain in stages.
- Primary brain vesicles form during the fourth week, which then further divide into secondary vesicles by the fifth week.
- The forebrain expands into two secondary vesicles: telencephalon (forms cerebral hemispheres and lateral ventricles) and diencephalon (forms the thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, and the third ventricle).
- The midbrain (mesencephalon) remains a single vesicle and forms structures of the brainstem (tectum and tegmentum).
- The hindbrain (rhombencephalon) divides into metencephalon (forms the pons and cerebellum) and myelencephalon (forms the medulla oblongata).
Musculoskeletal System
- Somites originate from the paraxial mesoderm, forming paired structures along the cranial-caudal axis.
- Somites undergo segmentation, forming regions like occipital, cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal, contributing to vertebrae, ribs, and skeletal muscles.
- Somites divide into sclerotome, dermatome, and myotome, each contributing to different structures.
- Sclerotome cells migrate medially to form vertebrae and ribs.
- Dermatome cells migrate to specific regions to form the connective tissue layer of the skin (dermis).
- Myotome cells form skeletal muscles of the trunk and limbs, divided into epaxial and hypaxial groups
Appendicular Skeleton Formation
- Limb buds, arising from lateral plate mesoderm, develop into the bones, muscles, and connective tissue of the limbs.
- Limb buds have an apical ectodermal ridge (AER) and signaling pathways like fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) and Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) that coordinate limb patterning, growth, and differentiation.
- The limb bud development process involves mesenchymal cells, ectoderm, and signaling pathways.
Cardiovascular System Development
- The heart initially forms as a simple tube from the mesoderm in the cardiogenic region of the embryo.
- The tubes merge into a single heart tube and undergo looping (asymmetry).
- Segmentation develops, differentiating into the right and left ventricles.
- By the end of the fourth week, the heart starts beating, and primitive blood vessels form, establishing rudimentary circulatory pathways.
Pharyngeal Arches
- The pharyngeal arches are paired structures that develop during the fourth week of the embryo, contributing to the formation of facial features, neck structures, and parts of the ear.
- Each arch contains mesoderm, neural crest cells, ectoderm, and endoderm, developing into skeletal, muscular, and other tissues.
- The first arch gives rise to the maxillary and mandibular processes, contributing to upper and lower jaw structures, respectively, as well as parts of the temporal bone, maxilla, and zygomatic bone.
- The second arch contributes to the hyoid bone, stapes, and muscles of facial expression.
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Explore the critical changes in embryonic development during the fourth week, focusing on organ system formation. Key processes such as cranial and caudal folding, as well as the development of the neural tube, are discussed. This week lays the foundation for future anatomical structures and functionality.
