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What is formed during the first week of the germinal period after fertilization?
What is formed during the first week of the germinal period after fertilization?
- Embryoblast
- Zygote (correct)
- Blastocyst
- Morula (correct)
What process occurs during week 2 of the period of the ovum?
What process occurs during week 2 of the period of the ovum?
- Organogenesis
- Gastrulation
- Coagulation Plug formation (correct)
- Neurulation
Which component of the blastocyst develops into the inner cell mass?
Which component of the blastocyst develops into the inner cell mass?
- Trophoblast
- Zygote
- Embryoblast (correct)
- Morula
During the implantation process, what happens to the blastocyst?
During the implantation process, what happens to the blastocyst?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the morula?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the morula?
What is the primary function of the afferent central auditory pathway?
What is the primary function of the afferent central auditory pathway?
Which structure is involved in the processing of auditory signals before they reach the auditory cortex?
Which structure is involved in the processing of auditory signals before they reach the auditory cortex?
What type of hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve?
What type of hearing loss results from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve?
What is the main role of the efferent central auditory pathway?
What is the main role of the efferent central auditory pathway?
What is impedance matching in the context of hearing?
What is impedance matching in the context of hearing?
Which part of the vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for balance and spatial orientation?
Which part of the vestibulocochlear nerve is responsible for balance and spatial orientation?
How does conductive hearing loss typically occur?
How does conductive hearing loss typically occur?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of the cochlear nerve?
Which of the following accurately describes the function of the cochlear nerve?
What is the primary role of the stapedius muscle?
What is the primary role of the stapedius muscle?
Which cranial nerve innervates the tensor tympani muscle?
Which cranial nerve innervates the tensor tympani muscle?
What function does the oval window serve in the middle ear?
What function does the oval window serve in the middle ear?
Where is the canal for the tensor tympani located?
Where is the canal for the tensor tympani located?
What does the round window do in relation to acoustic energy?
What does the round window do in relation to acoustic energy?
What is contained within the bony labyrinth?
What is contained within the bony labyrinth?
What substance does the epithelial lining of the bony labyrinth release?
What substance does the epithelial lining of the bony labyrinth release?
What structure is present on the medial wall of the middle ear?
What structure is present on the medial wall of the middle ear?
What is the main function of the ossicles in the ear?
What is the main function of the ossicles in the ear?
Which part of the malleus provides attachment to the tympanic membrane?
Which part of the malleus provides attachment to the tympanic membrane?
Which layer of the tympanic membrane contains circular fibers primarily found at the periphery?
Which layer of the tympanic membrane contains circular fibers primarily found at the periphery?
What structure forms the communication link in the ossicular chain?
What structure forms the communication link in the ossicular chain?
Which ligament of the malleus is responsible for holding its head within the epitympanic recess?
Which ligament of the malleus is responsible for holding its head within the epitympanic recess?
The long process of the Incus is most similar in direction to which part of the malleus?
The long process of the Incus is most similar in direction to which part of the malleus?
Which part of the malleus is associated with providing points of attachment for ligaments?
Which part of the malleus is associated with providing points of attachment for ligaments?
Which part of the tympanic membrane is known as the cuticular layer?
Which part of the tympanic membrane is known as the cuticular layer?
What is the size of the embryo at week 5 of development?
What is the size of the embryo at week 5 of development?
Which development occurs at week 10 of fetal development?
Which development occurs at week 10 of fetal development?
What important physiological function begins at week 12 of pregnancy?
What important physiological function begins at week 12 of pregnancy?
At what week does the fetus begin to develop hearing?
At what week does the fetus begin to develop hearing?
During which week does the baby’s lanugo start to fall off?
During which week does the baby’s lanugo start to fall off?
What size does the fetus reach by week 24?
What size does the fetus reach by week 24?
What is the primary focus of development in week 29?
What is the primary focus of development in week 29?
Which of the following developments occurs in week 26?
Which of the following developments occurs in week 26?
At what week are the majority of fetal features developed?
At what week are the majority of fetal features developed?
What structural change is happening to the bones by week 34?
What structural change is happening to the bones by week 34?
What significant change occurs in the fetus during week 20?
What significant change occurs in the fetus during week 20?
Which sequence represents the correct development stages of the lip formation?
Which sequence represents the correct development stages of the lip formation?
What is the primary role of the muscular system?
What is the primary role of the muscular system?
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Study Notes
Human Embryology
Period of the Ovum (0 - 2 weeks)
- Fertilization: Sperm penetrates the egg, forming a zygote.
- Cleavage: Zygote divides into a morula (16-32 cells).
- Blastocyst Formation: The morula continues to divide, creating:
- Embryoblast: Inner cell mass.
- Trophoblast: Outer cell layer.
- Week 2 Events:
- Adplantation: Initial adhesion to uterine epithelium.
- Implantation: Blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall.
- Embedding: Blastocyst embeds into the uterine lining.
- Coagulation Plug: Forms at the implantation site.
Period of the Embryo (2 weeks - 2 months)
- Week 3: Features resembled from the Ovum period; zygote, morula, and blastocyst formation repeat.
- Week 4: Same events recur as in Week 3.
- Week 5:
- Size: 2mm, similar to a poppy seed.
- Development: Nervous system forms, heart begins to beat, neural tube develops.
- Week 6:
- Size: 6mm, resembling a pea.
- Initial limb dents form, bulges are visible for heart and head.
- Week 7:
- Size: 10mm, growing rapidly.
- Brain outgrows the body; inner ear begins development.
- Week 8:
- Size: 16mm, akin to a raspberry.
- Head uncurls; arms outgrow legs; embryo transitions to a fetus.
Period of the Fetus (2 months - birth)
- Week 9:
- Size: 22mm; human-like features begin to develop.
- Cartilage transitions into bone.
- Week 10:
- Size: 30mm; organogenesis occurs, forming organs from the three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm.
- Week 11:
- Size: 41mm; further development of fetal features.
- Week 12:
- Completion of the first trimester; size is 5.4cm; kidneys function, and digestive system matures.
- Week 13:
- Size: 7.4cm; bonification begins.
- Weeks 14-16:
- Skin thickening; fingerprints formed; fetal hearing develops.
- Week 17:
- Skin covered with vernix, fetal reflexes start.
- Weeks 18-20:
- Size increase; senses develop, and organs transition to definitive positions.
- Weeks 21-23:
- Fetus gains weight; brain activity increases; limbs proportionate.
- Weeks 24-30:
- Lungs develop surfactant; first eye openings; rapid weight gain; sensory development peaks.
- Weeks 31-40:
- Final growth phases; bones harden, immune systems develop; fetus practices breathing; preparations for birth occur.
Developmental Disorders
- Treacher Collins Syndrome: Ear, eye, cheekbone, and chin deformities.
- Pierre Robin Sequence: Characterized by glossoptosis (backward positioned tongue) and micrognathia (underdevelopment of the jaw).
Muscle and Nerve Physiology
Mobility
- Muscular system enables movement via muscle contractions.
- Gross Movement: Larger coordinated motions; examples include walking and swimming.
- Fine Movement: Smaller, precise actions; examples include speaking and facial expressions.
Ossicles
- Components: Malleus, incus, stapes; crucial for transmitting sound.
- Malleus:
- Attaches to the tympanic membrane; carries vibrations to incus.
- Incus: Intermediate link in the ossicular chain.
- Stapes: Smallest bone; connects to the oval window for sound transmission.
Tympanic Muscles
- Stapedius Muscle: Reduces loud sounds; innervated by CN VII.
- Tensor Tympani: Dampens sounds; innervated by CN V.
Hearing Mechanisms
- Impedance Matching: Enhances sound energy transfer:
- Sound waves vibrate the tympanic membrane.
- Ossicles amplify pressure transfer to the oval window.
Hearing Impairments
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Damage to inner ear or auditory nerve.
- Conductive Hearing Loss: Obstruction in sound wave transmission in outer or middle ear.
- Mixed Hearing Loss: Combination of issues from different ear parts.
Auditory Pathways
- Afferent Pathway: Carries auditory info from the cochlea to brain.
- Efferent Pathway: Carries signals from the brain to cochlea, regulating auditory input.
Vestibulocochlear Nerve
- Sensory nerve for auditory and vestibular information to the brain.
- Cochlear Nerve: Transmits auditory signals.
- Vestibular Nerve: Carries balance information.
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