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How do transcription factors influence cell fate during development?
How do transcription factors influence cell fate during development?
- They determine the overall size of the cells during growth.
- They regulate the on/off status of genes, defining cellular identity. (correct)
- They directly code for proteins that determine cell structure.
- They are responsible for the transportation of nutrients to the cells.
What role do transcription factors play in gene expression?
What role do transcription factors play in gene expression?
- They inhibit all gene expression in a cell.
- They bind to the promoter region, allowing mRNA transcription. (correct)
- They only assemble proteins at the ribosome.
- They are dissolved in the cytoplasm and do not affect gene binding.
What happens to the developmental potential of regionally specified cells?
What happens to the developmental potential of regionally specified cells?
- It is dependent on external factors like temperature and nutrients.
- It becomes locked in, ensuring they follow a specific developmental pathway. (correct)
- It increases, allowing them to adapt to any environment.
- It continuously changes throughout the organism’s life.
What was observed in the development of transplanted metencephalon cells?
What was observed in the development of transplanted metencephalon cells?
What characterizes the role of transcription factors in the early brain?
What characterizes the role of transcription factors in the early brain?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for conveying taste information from the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for conveying taste information from the anterior 2/3rds of the tongue?
What type of neurons are found in the ganglia that innervate visceral organs?
What type of neurons are found in the ganglia that innervate visceral organs?
Which ganglion conveys both special visceral taste information from the posterior 3rd of the tongue and general visceral information?
Which ganglion conveys both special visceral taste information from the posterior 3rd of the tongue and general visceral information?
Which cranial nerve primarily provides parasympathetic preganglionic nerves to the head and neck?
Which cranial nerve primarily provides parasympathetic preganglionic nerves to the head and neck?
Which of the following is NOT part of the cranial outflow of the visceral nervous system?
Which of the following is NOT part of the cranial outflow of the visceral nervous system?
Which ganglion provides general visceral sensory innervation to the rest of the body via the vagus nerve?
Which ganglion provides general visceral sensory innervation to the rest of the body via the vagus nerve?
What type of information do chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors convey through the petrosal ganglion?
What type of information do chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors convey through the petrosal ganglion?
Which of the following accurately describes the spinal outflow of the visceral nervous system?
Which of the following accurately describes the spinal outflow of the visceral nervous system?
What are rhombomeres primarily responsible for in embryonic development?
What are rhombomeres primarily responsible for in embryonic development?
What characteristic of transcription factors is highlighted in the context of rhombomeres?
What characteristic of transcription factors is highlighted in the context of rhombomeres?
Which of the following statements regarding krox20 is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding krox20 is correct?
What happens to the rhombomeres as development progresses?
What happens to the rhombomeres as development progresses?
What is the significance of bold coloring under a rhombomere in the context provided?
What is the significance of bold coloring under a rhombomere in the context provided?
What does the alternating pattern of expression of transcription factors across rhombomeres suggest?
What does the alternating pattern of expression of transcription factors across rhombomeres suggest?
Which segment is specifically mentioned in the context of transcription factor expression?
Which segment is specifically mentioned in the context of transcription factor expression?
What type of pattern do transcription factors exhibit across odd and even rhombomeres?
What type of pattern do transcription factors exhibit across odd and even rhombomeres?
Where are the parasympathetic preganglionic neurons that control pelvic organs located?
Where are the parasympathetic preganglionic neurons that control pelvic organs located?
What type of neurons are located in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord?
What type of neurons are located in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord?
Which cranial nerve is associated with the parasympathetic ganglia of the eye?
Which cranial nerve is associated with the parasympathetic ganglia of the eye?
Which cranial nerves are involved in the medullary outflow of parasympathetic preganglionic nerves?
Which cranial nerves are involved in the medullary outflow of parasympathetic preganglionic nerves?
What type of neurons innervate sympathetic ganglia?
What type of neurons innervate sympathetic ganglia?
Which type of efferent nerves are responsible for innervating the branchial muscles of the head and neck?
Which type of efferent nerves are responsible for innervating the branchial muscles of the head and neck?
Which of the following accurately describes the location of sympathetic preganglionic neurons?
Which of the following accurately describes the location of sympathetic preganglionic neurons?
Which of the following pairs correctly match the outflows with their respective functional divisions?
Which of the following pairs correctly match the outflows with their respective functional divisions?
What are the two transcription factors involved in specifying boundaries between rhombomeres mentioned in the content?
What are the two transcription factors involved in specifying boundaries between rhombomeres mentioned in the content?
How do Hoxb1 and Krox20 control each other's expression?
How do Hoxb1 and Krox20 control each other's expression?
What role does retinoic acid play in establishing Hoxb1 and Krox20 expression?
What role does retinoic acid play in establishing Hoxb1 and Krox20 expression?
What is meant by the 'fuzzy' boundary observed between Hoxb1 and Krox20 expressing cells?
What is meant by the 'fuzzy' boundary observed between Hoxb1 and Krox20 expressing cells?
What happens to cells that express Hoxb1 and Krox20 at the intermediate morphogen concentration?
What happens to cells that express Hoxb1 and Krox20 at the intermediate morphogen concentration?
What consequence does the binding of EphA4 and ephrinB3 have on the cells expressing Hoxb1 and Krox20?
What consequence does the binding of EphA4 and ephrinB3 have on the cells expressing Hoxb1 and Krox20?
The establishment of transcription factor expression in the rhombomeres is primarily initiated by which factor?
The establishment of transcription factor expression in the rhombomeres is primarily initiated by which factor?
What is the significance of the mutual repression between Hoxb1 and Krox20 transcription factors?
What is the significance of the mutual repression between Hoxb1 and Krox20 transcription factors?
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Study Notes
Neuronal Ganglia and Sensory Pathways
- Pseudo-unipolar sensory neurons are present in ganglia and are responsible for innervating visceral organs.
- These neurons convey interoceptive sensory information from the body to the brainstem.
- The geniculate ganglion relays taste information from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue via the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII).
- The petrosal ganglion transmits taste information from the posterior third of the tongue and general visceral information from carotid chemoreceptors through the glossopharyngeal nerve (cranial nerve IX).
- The nodose ganglion travels via the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) and provides general visceral sensory innervation for the remaining body.
Visceral Nervous System Overview
- The visceral nervous system has both cranial and spinal efferents for autonomic control.
- Mesencephalic outflow includes parasympathetic preganglionic nerves targeting the eye (cranial nerve III).
- Medullary outflow involves parasympathetic preganglionic nerves for the head, neck, and body (cranial nerves VII, IX, X).
- Branchiomotor nerves (special visceral) innervate the branchial muscles in the head and neck.
Spinal Efferents
- Thoracic and lumbar outflow contains sympathetic preganglionic nerves that innervate pre- and para-vertebral ganglia.
- Sacral outflow manages parasympathetic preganglionic nerves that target pelvic ganglia.
Transcription Factors in Nervous System Development
- Transcription factors bind DNA, regulating gene expression crucial for neural identity, including growth factors and neurotransmitters.
- Expression of transcription factors is critical for ensuring the correct formation of cell types in specified locations during development.
Rhombomere Position Specification
- Transcription factors specify segmental identity in the hindbrain, known as rhombomeres.
- Each rhombomere expresses a unique pattern of transcription factors, with notable alternating expression across segments.
- Even if cells are relocated during development, they retain their original developmental identity, resulting in ectopic structures like the cerebellum forming inappropriately.
Maintenance of Rhombomere Boundaries
- Expression patterns of transcription factors like Krox-20 and Hoxb-1 create distinct boundaries between rhombomeres (r4 and r5).
- Initial expression is established by a retinoic acid gradient, leading to mutual repression between transcription factors, refining boundaries.
- EphA4 and ephrinB3 surface signals further reinforce boundaries by providing repulsive signals to intermixed cells, ensuring their correct positioning.
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