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During fertilization, what is the result of the sperm cell penetrating the zona pellucida?
What is the final step in the fertilization process?
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During which stage of fetal development do the embryo's organ systems form?
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Study Notes
Stages of Fetal Development
- Fetal development begins with fertilization, where a sperm and ovum unite to form a zygote.
- The first two weeks are considered the pre-embryonic stage, during which the zygote burrows into the uterus lining.
- From week 3 to 8, the embryonic stage occurs, where all the embryo's organ systems form.
- From week 8 to birth, the fetal stage occurs, where growth and organ refinement take place.
The Process of Conception
- Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovaries, which can be fertilized for only 24-48 hours.
- The total critical time span for fertilization to occur is about 72 hours (48 hours before ovulation plus 24 hours afterward).
- Hormones released by the corpus luteum thicken the uterus lining, preparing it for the egg.
- The released egg travels to the fallopian tube, where it is propelled by currents and cilia, and fertilized by a single sperm.
Capacitation of Sperm
- Capacitation is a process where fluids in the female reproductive tract improve sperm motility and prepare them for fertilization.
- The process involves thinning the membrane to facilitate the release of lysosomal enzymes, allowing the sperm to penetrate the oocyte's exterior.
Acrosome Reaction
- The acrosome reaction is the final step in sperm penetration, where enzymes are released to dissolve the ovum's membrane (hyaluronidase).
Fertilization
- Fertilization takes about 24 hours and completes the genetic makeup of the baby, including its gender.
- For fertilization to occur, three events must take place: sperm migration, attachment to the zona pellucida, and fusion of the plasma membranes of the ovum and sperm.
- Once a sperm penetrates the cell membrane, it becomes impervious to other spermatozoa.
Factors Important to Fertilization
- Maturation of the ovum and sperm
- Motility of the sperm to reach the ovum
- Ability of the sperm to penetrate the zona pellucida and cell membrane of the ovum
Cell Division
- After fertilization, the egg begins to divide rapidly, forming a zygote with 46 chromosomes (22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome).
- The sex of the child is determined by the type of spermatozoon that entered the ovum (X-carrying spermatozoon for female, XX).
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Learn about the different stages of fetal development, from fertilization to the formation of organ systems. Understand the Pre-embryonic and Embryonic stages.