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What does the embryonic disc consist of?
What does the embryonic disc consist of?
What is the role of the amniotic cavity during development?
What is the role of the amniotic cavity during development?
Which germ layer forms the epidermis and nervous system?
Which germ layer forms the epidermis and nervous system?
What does the mesoderm eventually form?
What does the mesoderm eventually form?
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What structures develop from the endoderm?
What structures develop from the endoderm?
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What is the primitive streak?
What is the primitive streak?
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During gastrulation, which germ layer lies between the ectoderm and endoderm?
During gastrulation, which germ layer lies between the ectoderm and endoderm?
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What does the formation of the primitive streak signify?
What does the formation of the primitive streak signify?
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From which germ layer does the neural plate form?
From which germ layer does the neural plate form?
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What is the neural crest responsible for forming?
What is the neural crest responsible for forming?
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What are somites?
What are somites?
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What structure develops into the neural tube?
What structure develops into the neural tube?
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What is the function of the mesonephros during development?
What is the function of the mesonephros during development?
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What do the gonadal ridges give rise to?
What do the gonadal ridges give rise to?
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Which cells migrate to the gonadal ridges?
Which cells migrate to the gonadal ridges?
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What is the first stage of labor called?
What is the first stage of labor called?
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What triggers uterine contractions during labor?
What triggers uterine contractions during labor?
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What occurs during the placental stage of labor?
What occurs during the placental stage of labor?
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What is the foramen ovale?
What is the foramen ovale?
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What is meconium?
What is meconium?
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What stimulates milk release during breastfeeding?
What stimulates milk release during breastfeeding?
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What hormone stimulates additional milk production?
What hormone stimulates additional milk production?
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What does a phenotype represent?
What does a phenotype represent?
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What is a homozygous genotype?
What is a homozygous genotype?
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What is the study of inherited traits called?
What is the study of inherited traits called?
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How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?
How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?
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What type of inheritance results in the expression of both alleles equally?
What type of inheritance results in the expression of both alleles equally?
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What is an example of a polygenic trait?
What is an example of a polygenic trait?
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Which type of inheritance is associated with X-linked traits?
Which type of inheritance is associated with X-linked traits?
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What is the primary function of the placenta?
What is the primary function of the placenta?
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What is a karyotype?
What is a karyotype?
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What term describes an individual with one dominant and one recessive allele for a trait?
What term describes an individual with one dominant and one recessive allele for a trait?
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What is the genetic makeup of an individual referred to as?
What is the genetic makeup of an individual referred to as?
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What type of inheritance results when the dominant allele does not completely mask the recessive allele?
What type of inheritance results when the dominant allele does not completely mask the recessive allele?
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What genetic condition is an example of X-linked inheritance?
What genetic condition is an example of X-linked inheritance?
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What structure connects the fetus to the placenta?
What structure connects the fetus to the placenta?
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What is the primary purpose of the yolk sac in humans?
What is the primary purpose of the yolk sac in humans?
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What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
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Which hormone promotes uterine contractions during labor?
Which hormone promotes uterine contractions during labor?
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What is the Apgar score used for?
What is the Apgar score used for?
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What happens to the ductus arteriosus after birth?
What happens to the ductus arteriosus after birth?
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What is colostrum?
What is colostrum?
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What stimulates the release of oxytocin during breastfeeding?
What stimulates the release of oxytocin during breastfeeding?
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What happens to mitochondrial DNA function as a person ages?
What happens to mitochondrial DNA function as a person ages?
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What is a common physiological change in aging skeletal muscle?
What is a common physiological change in aging skeletal muscle?
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What is the term for cells that migrate to form sensory neurons and melanocytes?
What is the term for cells that migrate to form sensory neurons and melanocytes?
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What does the ductus venosus do during fetal life?
What does the ductus venosus do during fetal life?
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What is the term for the transition from embryo to fetus?
What is the term for the transition from embryo to fetus?
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What structure provides the primary source of energy to newborns immediately after birth?
What structure provides the primary source of energy to newborns immediately after birth?
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What does incomplete dominance refer to in genetics?
What does incomplete dominance refer to in genetics?
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Study Notes
Section I: Embryonic Disc and Germ Layers
- The embryonic disc consists of the epiblast and hypoblast.
- The amniotic cavity surrounds the developing embryo, creating a protective fluid bag.
- The ectoderm forms the epidermis and nervous system.
- The mesoderm forms the cardiovascular system and muscles.
- The endoderm forms the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts.
Section II: Primitive Streak and Gastrulation
- The primitive streak is a band of migrating epiblast cells.
- The formation of the primitive streak signifies the start of germ layer differentiation.
- During gastrulation, the mesoderm lies between the ectoderm and endoderm.
Section III: Neural Tube and Somites
- The neural plate forms from the ectoderm.
- The neural crest differentiates into skeletal muscles and sensory neurons.
Section IV: Mesonephros and Gonadal Ridges
- The mesonephros is a precursor to permanent kidneys.
- The gonadal ridges give rise to testes or ovaries.
- Primordial germ cells migrate to the gonadal ridges.
Section V: Parturition
- The first stage of labor is the dilation stage.
- Uterine contractions are triggered by the release of oxytocin.
- The placental stage involves the expulsion of the placenta.
Section VI: Newborn Adaptations
- The foramen ovale is a structure that allows blood flow between the atria in the fetal heart.
- Meconium is a mixture of bile, cells, and mucus excreted by the newborn.
Section VII: Lactation
- Milk release during breastfeeding is stimulated by oxytocin.
- Prolactin stimulates additional milk production.
Section VIII: Genetics
- A phenotype represents the physical expression of a trait.
- A homozygous genotype has two identical alleles for a trait.
- Incomplete dominance is when the dominant allele does not completely mask the recessive allele.
Section IX: Types of Inheritance
- Codominance is a type of inheritance where both alleles are expressed equally.
- Eye color is an example of a polygenic trait.
- Sex-linked inheritance is associated with X-linked traits.
Section X: Additional Questions
- The placenta exchanges nutrients and oxygen between the mother and fetus.
Section X: Genetics (Continued)
- A karyotype is a representation of homologous chromosome pairing, a map of all chromosomes in an organism.
- An individual with one dominant and one recessive allele for a trait is heterozygous.
Section XI: Development and Birth
- The umbilical cord connects the fetus to the placenta, providing nutrients and removing waste products.
- The yolk sac helps in the development of the embryo and forms primordial germ cells and blood cells.
Section XII: Newborn and Lactation
- The ductus arteriosus closes after birth creating the ligamentum arteriosum.
- Colostrum is the initial milk produced by the mammary glands, rich in antibodies.
Section XIII: Aging and Death
- Mitochondrial DNA function declines with age, reducing energy production.
- Skeletal muscle loses fibers with age.
Section XIV: Additional Concepts
- Neural crest cells migrate to form sensory neurons and melanocytes.
- The ductus venosus allows blood to bypass the liver in the fetus.
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