Cyclopia and Synophthalmia
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Cyclopia and Synophthalmia

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Which of the following best describes cyclopia?

Formation of a single median globe

What is the main cause of cyclopia?

Defect in separation of the anterior third of the embryonic disc

What is synophthalmia characterized by?

Formation of two incompletely separated or fused globes

What is the usual outcome for cases of cyclopia or synophthalmia?

<p>Severe craniofacial malformations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following alkaloids is responsible for causing cyclopia in sheep?

<p>Cyclopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of gestation in sheep does veratrum-induced cyclopia occur?

<p>Day 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific timing for veratrum-induced cyclopia in sheep?

<p>During gastrulation and formation of the neural plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if sheep are exposed to the alkaloid earlier in gestation?

<p>Fetal death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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