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What is the central question of developmental biology?
What is the central question of developmental biology?
- How is the development of different organ systems coordinated? (correct)
- How does a zygote develop into an organism?
- How do cells differentiate?
- How does an organism age?
What is the term for the process of acquiring an organized form?
What is the term for the process of acquiring an organized form?
- Cell differentiation
- Morphogenesis (correct)
- Developmental regulation
- Growth control
What is the concept that an embryo's development repeats its evolutionary past?
What is the concept that an embryo's development repeats its evolutionary past?
- Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny (correct)
- Preformation
- Embryonic development
- Epigenesis
What is the name of the scientist who proposed the idea of 'Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny'?
What is the name of the scientist who proposed the idea of 'Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny'?
What is the term for the study of the structure and organization of embryos?
What is the term for the study of the structure and organization of embryos?
What is the term for the process by which tissues and organs form 'de novo'?
What is the term for the process by which tissues and organs form 'de novo'?
What makes the chick embryo a popular biological research model?
What makes the chick embryo a popular biological research model?
What is a key benefit of using chick embryos to study developmental processes?
What is a key benefit of using chick embryos to study developmental processes?
What is a significant advantage of using chick embryos to study human genetic diseases?
What is a significant advantage of using chick embryos to study human genetic diseases?
What have experiments in chicken helped to elucidate?
What have experiments in chicken helped to elucidate?
What is a characteristic of chick embryo development that makes it similar to human development?
What is a characteristic of chick embryo development that makes it similar to human development?
What can be examined using chick embryos?
What can be examined using chick embryos?
What is a characteristic of zebrafish that makes them useful for inducing mutations?
What is a characteristic of zebrafish that makes them useful for inducing mutations?
What type of cells direct the growth and development of our faces?
What type of cells direct the growth and development of our faces?
What is the term for the process of continuous tooth formation and replacement?
What is the term for the process of continuous tooth formation and replacement?
What is the term for the formation of supernumerary teeth as a third dentition?
What is the term for the formation of supernumerary teeth as a third dentition?
What type of cells are involved in the formation of cranial teeth?
What type of cells are involved in the formation of cranial teeth?
What makes Zebrafish embryos ideal for studying early development?
What makes Zebrafish embryos ideal for studying early development?
What percentage of genes do Zebrafish share with humans?
What percentage of genes do Zebrafish share with humans?
What is a unique feature of Zebrafish embryos and larvae that makes it easy to study their development?
What is a unique feature of Zebrafish embryos and larvae that makes it easy to study their development?
Why are Zebrafish easier to use in research compared to rodents?
Why are Zebrafish easier to use in research compared to rodents?
What is an advantage of using Zebrafish in research compared to other model organisms?
What is an advantage of using Zebrafish in research compared to other model organisms?
How can genetic changes be introduced into Zebrafish embryos?
How can genetic changes be introduced into Zebrafish embryos?
What is the approximate incidence of ectodermal dysplasia syndromes?
What is the approximate incidence of ectodermal dysplasia syndromes?
Which gene is associated with oligodontia and colorectal cancer?
Which gene is associated with oligodontia and colorectal cancer?
What is the name of the gene that is mutated in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?
What is the name of the gene that is mutated in hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia?
What is the name of the syndrome that is characterized by ectodermal dysplasia, ectrodactyly, and cleft palate?
What is the name of the syndrome that is characterized by ectodermal dysplasia, ectrodactyly, and cleft palate?
What is the name of the gene that is associated with bone hypoplasia and Runx2?
What is the name of the gene that is associated with bone hypoplasia and Runx2?
Study Notes
Overview of Oral and Craniofacial Development
- Organism development progresses from a single fertilized egg, leading to complex structures in a highly regulated manner.
- Distinction between development (progressive change) and aging (process of getting older).
- Embryonic development is a critical stage, followed by postnatal development and regeneration.
Key Concepts in Developmental Biology
- Cell differentiation results in hundreds of unique cell types from the zygote.
- Morphogenesis involves the formation of organized structures, leading to distinct tissues and organs.
- Growth control synchronizes cell division to form a multicellular organism from the fertilized egg.
Environmental Integration in Development
- Sex determination in crocodiles is temperature-dependent during embryonic development.
Approaches in Developmental Biology
- Anatomical, experimental, and genetic approaches are utilized to study development.
- Early theories included epigenesis (development from scratch) and preformation (miniature versions of adults).
Importance of Descriptive and Comparative Embryology
- Aim to understand normal development, which occurs without disturbances.
- Haeckel's concept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny" suggests that embryo development reflects evolutionary history.
Ectodermal Dysplasia and Genetic Defects
- Over 150 ectodermal dysplasia syndromes affect 1 in 1500 births, with Hypohidrotic ED being most common.
- Key genetic factors influencing dental defects include:
- Oligodontia linked to PAX9 and MSX1 genes.
- Ectodermal dysplasia associated with EDA and EDAR genes.
Disturbances in Dental Development
- Various disturbances can affect the number, size, shape, and structure of teeth during both prenatal and postnatal stages.
Research Models in Developmental Biology
- Chick embryos are valuable models due to their morphological similarity to humans and ease of observational access.
- Key developmental processes studied in chicks include limb patterning and neural crest migration.
- Zebrafish are also excellent models due to their genetic similarity to humans (70% gene homology), transparent embryos, and ease of laboratory care.
Unique Traits of Zebrafish as a Research Model
- Zebrafish eggs develop externally, allowing observation of early development stages.
- High mutation density can be induced, facilitating genetic research.
- Genetic changes can be introduced easily through chemical mutagens in their environment.
Development of the Face and Teeth
- Growth and development of facial structures are directed by neural crest cells during embryonic development.
- Human dentition is characterized as diphyodont, heterodont, and thecodont.
- Cleidocranial dysplasia can lead to supernumerary teeth and continuous tooth formation, pointing to genetic factors at play.
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Learn about the development of a complex organism from a single cell, the fertilised egg. This quiz covers the process of progressive change of organis, embryo development, and coordinated development of different organ systems.
