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What triggers the formation of the lung bud in an embryo?
What triggers the formation of the lung bud in an embryo?
- Development of visceral mesoderm
- Formation of the tracheoesophageal septum
- Development of the pharyngeal pouches
- Increased levels of retinoic acid (RA) (correct)
Which transcription factor is critical for inducing the lung bud during embryo development?
Which transcription factor is critical for inducing the lung bud during embryo development?
- TBX4 (correct)
- FOXA2
- GATA6
- TBX5
What anatomical separation does the tracheoesophageal septum provide during the development of the respiratory system?
What anatomical separation does the tracheoesophageal septum provide during the development of the respiratory system?
- Separates the heart from the lungs
- Divides the foregut into esophagus and trachea (correct)
- Forms the structure of the diaphragm
- Creates the boundary for the digestive tract
What is the primary embryonic origin of the epithelium of the trachea and lungs?
What is the primary embryonic origin of the epithelium of the trachea and lungs?
At what age of the embryo does the respiratory diverticulum first form?
At what age of the embryo does the respiratory diverticulum first form?
Which structures maintain a connection with the pharynx during the development of the respiratory system?
Which structures maintain a connection with the pharynx during the development of the respiratory system?
Which part of the foregut is separated from the trachea during the embryonic development?
Which part of the foregut is separated from the trachea during the embryonic development?
What role does the visceral mesoderm have during the formation of the lung buds?
What role does the visceral mesoderm have during the formation of the lung buds?
At what point does the bronchial tree reach its final shape?
At what point does the bronchial tree reach its final shape?
Which of the following accurately describes the communication of the bronchial buds?
Which of the following accurately describes the communication of the bronchial buds?
What is the role of fibroblast growth factors in bronchial tree development?
What is the role of fibroblast growth factors in bronchial tree development?
How many tertiary bronchi are formed in the right lung?
How many tertiary bronchi are formed in the right lung?
During which gestational age is substantial branching of the bronchial tree noted?
During which gestational age is substantial branching of the bronchial tree noted?
What is the primary factor responsible for preventing alveoli from collapsing during expiration?
What is the primary factor responsible for preventing alveoli from collapsing during expiration?
During which phase of lung development do most alveoli form?
During which phase of lung development do most alveoli form?
What role does amniotic fluid play in lung development before birth?
What role does amniotic fluid play in lung development before birth?
At what gestational age does the canalicular phase of lung development begin?
At what gestational age does the canalicular phase of lung development begin?
How do respiratory bronchioles and alveoli develop postnatally?
How do respiratory bronchioles and alveoli develop postnatally?
What initiates the up-regulation of immune system proteins related to lung development?
What initiates the up-regulation of immune system proteins related to lung development?
Which structures are not yet present in the lungs during the pseudoglandular phase?
Which structures are not yet present in the lungs during the pseudoglandular phase?
What physiological change occurs as air enters the alveoli during the first breath?
What physiological change occurs as air enters the alveoli during the first breath?
What is the origin of the internal lining of the larynx?
What is the origin of the internal lining of the larynx?
Which structures are formed from the mesenchyme of the fourth and sixth pharyngeal arches?
Which structures are formed from the mesenchyme of the fourth and sixth pharyngeal arches?
What change occurs to the laryngeal orifice during early development?
What change occurs to the laryngeal orifice during early development?
What is the primary function of the laryngeal ventricles?
What is the primary function of the laryngeal ventricles?
What complication can arise from a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
What complication can arise from a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)?
At which week of embryonic development does the lung bud begin to separate from the foregut?
At which week of embryonic development does the lung bud begin to separate from the foregut?
Which structure forms at the end of the respiratory bronchioles during the early stages of lung development?
Which structure forms at the end of the respiratory bronchioles during the early stages of lung development?
How many secondary bronchi does the right bronchus branch into?
How many secondary bronchi does the right bronchus branch into?
What is the relationship between laryngeal birth defects and other anomalies?
What is the relationship between laryngeal birth defects and other anomalies?
What cellular change occurs within the alveolar sacs during the final stages of lung maturation?
What cellular change occurs within the alveolar sacs during the final stages of lung maturation?
What is the primary role of type II alveolar epithelial cells during the later stages of lung development?
What is the primary role of type II alveolar epithelial cells during the later stages of lung development?
What is the effect of surfactant produced during lung maturation?
What is the effect of surfactant produced during lung maturation?
By the end of the seventh month of pregnancy, what key feature is present to support gas exchange?
By the end of the seventh month of pregnancy, what key feature is present to support gas exchange?
During which period do cuboidal and thick cells in the bronchioles transition to thinner cells?
During which period do cuboidal and thick cells in the bronchioles transition to thinner cells?
What does the fluid in the lungs during late gestation primarily consist of?
What does the fluid in the lungs during late gestation primarily consist of?
How do blood capillaries change during the last stages of lung maturation?
How do blood capillaries change during the last stages of lung maturation?
What characterizes the canalicular period of lung development?
What characterizes the canalicular period of lung development?
What is essential for the survival of premature infants concerning lung development?
What is essential for the survival of premature infants concerning lung development?
What is the primary feature of esophageal atresia in the most common type of abnormality?
What is the primary feature of esophageal atresia in the most common type of abnormality?
During which stage of development do the tracheoesophageal ridges begin to form?
During which stage of development do the tracheoesophageal ridges begin to form?
What percentage of esophageal atresia cases is classified as isolated esophageal atresia?
What percentage of esophageal atresia cases is classified as isolated esophageal atresia?
Which statement best describes the H-type tracheoesophageal fistula?
Which statement best describes the H-type tracheoesophageal fistula?
What is the approximate frequency of other variations of esophageal abnormalities?
What is the approximate frequency of other variations of esophageal abnormalities?
Which stage signifies the completion of partitioning the trachea and esophagus?
Which stage signifies the completion of partitioning the trachea and esophagus?
Which of the following accurately describes the majority of esophageal atresia cases?
Which of the following accurately describes the majority of esophageal atresia cases?
What implication does abnormal partitioning of the foregut have during development?
What implication does abnormal partitioning of the foregut have during development?
Flashcards
Lung Maturation
Lung Maturation
The process of lung development that takes place before birth.
Bronchioles
Bronchioles
The smallest branches of the bronchi, responsible for bringing air to the alveoli.
Alveoli
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange happens.
Terminal Sac Period
Terminal Sac Period
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Type I Alveolar Epithelial Cells
Type I Alveolar Epithelial Cells
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Type II Alveolar Epithelial Cells
Type II Alveolar Epithelial Cells
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Surfactant
Surfactant
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Canalicular Period
Canalicular Period
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Cuboidal Epithelium
Cuboidal Epithelium
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Squamous Epithelium
Squamous Epithelium
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Lung bud
Lung bud
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Visceral (splanchnic) mesoderm
Visceral (splanchnic) mesoderm
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Tracheoesophageal septum formation
Tracheoesophageal septum formation
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Laryngeal orifice
Laryngeal orifice
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Retinoic acid (RA)
Retinoic acid (RA)
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TBX4
TBX4
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Endoderm
Endoderm
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Lung development
Lung development
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Laryngeal orifice transformation
Laryngeal orifice transformation
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Laryngeal cartilage formation
Laryngeal cartilage formation
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Laryngeal ventricle formation
Laryngeal ventricle formation
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Laryngeal muscle innervation
Laryngeal muscle innervation
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Trachea and bronchial bud formation
Trachea and bronchial bud formation
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Bronchial branching
Bronchial branching
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Lung growth and expansion
Lung growth and expansion
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Laryngeal defects and VACTERL association
Laryngeal defects and VACTERL association
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Branching of bronchial tree
Branching of bronchial tree
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Visceral mesoderm
Visceral mesoderm
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Expansion of bronchial buds
Expansion of bronchial buds
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Prenatal Lung Development
Prenatal Lung Development
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Pseudoglandular Period
Pseudoglandular Period
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Alveolar Period
Alveolar Period
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First Breath
First Breath
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Atelecatasis
Atelecatasis
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Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
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H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
H-type Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
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Respiratory Diverticulum (Lung Bud)
Respiratory Diverticulum (Lung Bud)
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Isolated Esophageal Atresia
Isolated Esophageal Atresia
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Tracheoesophageal Ridges
Tracheoesophageal Ridges
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Study Notes
Lung Development
- The respiratory system develops as an outgrowth of the foregut.
- The lung bud appears around 4 weeks of development.
- Retinoic acid (RA) plays a role in the development and location of the lung bud.
- The transcription factor TBX4 is expressed in the endoderm at the site and promotes lung bud growth and differentiation.
- By the sixth month, the number of respiratory bronchioles and alveoli are present, but mature alveoli are not fully present.
- The terminal sac period begins around week 26, with the terminal sac cells becoming very thin, and intimately associated with blood and lymph capillaries.
- During the seventh prenatal month, the bronchioles and smaller canals divide continually, forming even smaller canals.
- By the end of the seventh month, sufficient numbers of blood capillaries are set up for gas exchange.
- During the last two months of prenatal life, there is a gradual increase in the number of terminal sacs.
- The amount of surfactant in the fluid increases, particularly during these last two weeks before birth.
- By the time of birth, the lung contains a high chloride concentration, little protein, some mucus, and surfactant from alveolar epithelial type II cells.
Maturation of the Lungs
- The pseudoglandular period lasts from 5-16 weeks.
- The canalicular period lasts from 16-26 weeks.
- The terminal sac period spans approximately 26 weeks.
- The alveolar period spans about 8 months until childhood.
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Test your knowledge on the critical aspects of respiratory system development in embryos. This quiz covers key factors, anatomical separations, and the embryonic origins related to the formation of lung buds and their connection with the pharynx. Explore the intricacies of early embryonic development and the role of transcription factors in shaping respiratory structures.
