Human Development and Genetics Quiz

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What is the process called that begins after fertilization when the zygote starts to divide?

Cleavage (correct)

Fertilization

Implantation

Gastrulation

What is the term for the solid ball of 16 or more cells formed during early development?

Blastocyst

Morula (correct)

Trophoblast

Zygote

Which hormone is secreted by the trophoblast to prevent menstruation and indicates a sign of pregnancy?

Progesterone

Human chorionic gonadotropin (correct)

Estrogen

Testosterone

How many days after fertilization does implantation in the uterus generally occur?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

What ensures that no more sperm can enter the oocyte after one sperm has penetrated it?

Chemical and electrical changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage decline in functional efficiency of the human body after age 30?

0.8% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about adult-onset inherited disorders is correct?

Malnutrition is a significant environmental influence on genetic risks. Signup and view all the answers

What mechanism do progeroid syndromes primarily affect in the body?

DNA repair capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT categorized as a progeroid syndrome?

Cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the average life expectancy associated with Cockayne Syndrome?

20 years Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of maternal age on oocyte quality?

More frequent extra or absent chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

How often do spermatogonia stem cells divide in males after puberty?

Every 16 days Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by severe short-limbed dwarfism?

Achondroplasia Signup and view all the answers

What stage follows the embryonic period in prenatal development?

Fetal period Signup and view all the answers

Which phenotype is associated with Crouzan syndrome?

Wide-spaced and bulging eyes Signup and view all the answers

When is a prenatal human considered an embryo?

From fertilization to 8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is linked to the paternal age effect?

Multiple endocrine neoplasia 2 Signup and view all the answers

What typically happens during the preimplantation stage of an embryo?

Cell division occurs by mitosis Signup and view all the answers

What structures are primarily responsible for producing sperm in the male reproductive system?

Seminiferous tubules Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the oocyte if it is not fertilized during the menstrual cycle?

It is expelled along with the uterine lining Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes meiosis in reproductive processes?

Meiosis is necessary to create genetic diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hormones in the female reproductive system?

To control oocyte maturation and prepare the uterus Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates an embryo from a fetus?

The onset of organ development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are paired structures in the reproductive systems?

Gonads Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'critical period' in human development?

A specific timeframe when certain events must occur for proper development Signup and view all the answers

What are teratogens?

Substances that can cause abnormalities during fetal development Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during Anaphase 2 of meiosis?

Centromeres divide and chromosomes move to opposite poles. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the results of Meiosis 1?

Four nonidentical haploid daughter cells are produced. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

It contributes to genetic diversity. Signup and view all the answers

How many possible combinations of chromosomes can a person produce through meiosis?

8,388,608 possible combinations. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the completion of meiosis in females?

Fertilization of the oocyte. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the timing of meiosis between males and females?

Males start meiosis at puberty, females begin in fetal development. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall outcome of Meiosis 2?

It produces haploid cells containing nonidentical chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical period in prenatal development?

A time when genetic abnormalities or harmful agents can alter specific structures Signup and view all the answers

During which period do the majority of birth defects develop?

Embryonic period Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a teratogen?

Iron supplements Signup and view all the answers

Phocomelia is primarily characterized by what developmental issue?

Suppression of limb development Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following infections is a known teratogen?

HIV Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason animal studies might not be applicable to humans in the context of congenital disorders?

Differences in prenatal development processes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods can be used to study prenatal human structures?

Experiments on early human embryos Signup and view all the answers

Which group of nutrients can also act as teratogens if ingested inappropriately during pregnancy?

Vitamins Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Human Genetics Chapter 3: Meiosis, Development, and Aging Cells

Human development is orchestrated by genes from conception to adulthood.
Gametes (sperm and oocytes) are formed when a male sperm and female oocyte join.
Reproductive systems have paired gonads, tubular structures for transport, and hormones regulating reproduction.
Sperm develop in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Sperm mature and are stored in the epididymis.
Secretions from the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands form the seminal fluid.
Sperm exit through the urethra and out of the penis.
Oocytes mature in the ovaries.
Each month, an ovary releases an oocyte into a uterine tube.
If fertilized, the oocyte travels to the uterus, divides, and develops.
If not fertilized, the oocyte and uterine lining are expelled.
Hormones control oocyte maturation and uterine preparation for fertilization.

Learning Outcomes

Describe male and female reproductive structures.
Explain the necessity of meiosis for reproduction.
Summarize the events of meiosis.
Detail sperm and oocyte formation steps.
Describe early prenatal development.
Compare and contrast embryo and fetus.
Define "critical period".
Identify examples of teratogens.
Describe adult-onset diseases.
Explain rapid aging syndromes.

Meiosis (1)

Meiosis is a cell division halving the chromosome number.
Homologous pairs have the same genes but different alleles.
Gametes are haploid, somatic cells are diploid.
Meiosis is vital for genetic diversity and protection from genetically overloaded cells.
Improper meiosis can lead to genetically overloaded cells.

Meiosis (2)

Meiosis involves two divisions: Meiosis 1 (reduction division) and Meiosis 2 (equational division).
Meiosis 1 reduces the chromosome number from 46 to 23.
Meiosis 2 produces four cells from the two cells produced in meiosis 1.
Meiosis, similar to mitosis, follows an interphase period where DNA duplication (replication) occurs.
Each division consists of four phases (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase)

Mitosis vs Meiosis

Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically different daughter cells.
Mitosis occurs in somatic cells throughout the life cycle for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
Meiosis occurs in germline cells after sexual maturity, crucial for sexual reproduction and generating gene combinations.

Overview of Meiosis

Meiosis I is a reduction division, halving the chromosome number.
Meiosis II is an equational division, maintaining the halved chromosome number in the resulting cells.

Prophase 1

Spindle formation occurs.
Homologous chromosomes pair up and cross over.
Chromosomes condense.
Synapsed chromosomes separate but remain attached at a few points.

Crossing Over

Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes occurs.
Results in unique combinations of alleles.

Metaphase 1

Homologous pairs align along the cell's equator.
Random alignment leads to independent assortment of genes.

Anaphase and Telophase 1

Homologous chromosomes separate to opposite poles.
Chromosomes decondense.
Nuclear membranes partially assemble around chromosomes.
Cytokinesis divides the cell into two cells, each with half the original chromosome number.

Meiosis 2

Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.

Prophase 2 and Metaphase 2

Chromosomes condense again and are visible.
Chromosomes align along the equator of the cell.

Anaphase 2 and Telophase 2

Centromeres divide.
Newly formed unreplicated chromosomes move to opposite poles.
Nuclear membranes reform.
Cytokinesis divides the cell into four haploid daughter cells.

Results of Meiosis

Four nonidentical haploid daughter cells.
Each carries a new gene and chromosome and one copy of the genome.

Gametes Mature

Meiosis in both sexes has differences in cell component distributions impacting sperm and oocyte.
Male produces sperm constantly from puberty onward.
Female has oocytes that mature after puberty but only if fertilized.

Spermatogenesis

A diploid spermatogonium undergoes mitosis producing a stem cell and another cell specializing into a mature sperm.
In meiosis 1, primary spermatocytes produce two haploid secondary spermatocytes
In meiosis 2, secondary spermatocytes produce two equal-sized spermatids, which then mature into spermatozoa (sperm).

Oogenesis

Begins with a diploid oogonium.
Meiosis 1 produces a large secondary oocyte and a small polar body.
After puberty, one oocyte each month continues meiosis 1, but arrest at metaphase 2 until fertilization.
Completion of meiosis 2 occurs only with fertilization, forming an ovum and additional polar bodies.
A female ovulates about 400 oocytes before menopause.

Stages of Early Prenatal Development

Fertilization: Sperm and oocyte unite.
Cleavage: Rapid cell divisions.
Morula: Solid ball of cells.
Blastocyst: Hollow ball of cells with inner cell mass and outer trophoblast.
Gastrula: Three primary germ layers form.

Embryo Formation

Primary germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) form the developing embryo.
Gastrulation is the process where these layers form in the second week following fertilization.
Cells in each layer begin forming organs.
This three-layered structure is the gastrula.
Epigenetic effects regulate differentiation.

Prenatal Development

An embryo is the developing human from conception up to eight weeks. Rudiments of all major body parts are present.
The preimplantation stage occurs during the first week after conception.
The fetal period begins at week 9 and continues until birth.
Fetal structures grow and specialize during this period.

Supportive Structures

Structures to aid and protect the embryo include: chorionic villi, yolk sac, allantois, umbilical cord, and amniotic sac.
Placenta, formed by chorionic villi, secretes pregnancy-sustaining hormones and nutrient delivery to the fetus.

Multiple Births

Dizygotic twins arise from two separate fertilized ova.
Monozygotic twins arise from one fertilized ovum that splits early in development.
Various types of monozygotic twinning occur based on timing of the division and whether embryonic tissues and membranes (chorion and amnion) share common origins.

Birth Defects

Critical periods during embryonic development are times when genetic abnormalities, toxic substances, or viruses can alter specific structures.
Most birth defects arise during the embryonic period.
Teratogens are harmful agents that cause birth defects.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Other Syndromes

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome results from maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Progeroid syndromes are single-gene disorders that accelerate aging.
These syndromes can significantly shorten lifespan.

Studying Human Embryos and Fetuses

Difficulties in studying prenatal human development lead to the use of animal models and donated/created tissues, cells, and embryos.

The Making of Oocytes, Summary

Oocytes maturation and ovulation are cyclical processes regulated by hormones, controlled by the cycles of the uterus and the overall female reproductive system.

Maturation and Aging, Summary

Aging entails the biological changes occurring through life.
Age 30 is a key transition.
Many diseases related to adulthood or aging have genetic components, while influences from the environment will shape gene expression.

Adult-Onset Inherited Disorders

Genes can influence health across a lifetime.
Environmental factors, such as malnutrition, can impact gene expression and later-life health risks.
Some adult-onset disorders follow recessive patterns from single genes from the prior generations, while some follow a dominant pattern.

Syndromes Resembling Accelerated Aging, Summary

Genes play dual roles in influencing aging, passively via structural breakdown and actively via stimulating new processes.
Progeroid syndromes—specifically progerias—are single-gene disorders that accelerate aging, thus shortening life expectancy.
Causes of premature aging include problems in cellular mechanisms to repair DNA damages.

Longevity Genes, Summary

Specific genes are associated with enhanced longevity, acting as protectors against diseases like hypertension and cardiovascular issues.
Genetic variations and environmental factors play combined roles influencing overall aging processes and longevity.
Longevity genes are studied among people who live to be centennials.

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