Embryology and Development — Flashcards

_____ stimulates the growth and differentiation of the wolffian ducts, which develop into the male internal genital tract

Development of eye:While the _____ vesicle is forming from the surface ectoderm, the optic vesicle gets converted into a double-layered optic cup.

The embryonic _____ and right anterior cardinal vein give rise to the superior vena cava

In the male, the _____ gene on the Y chromosome produces testis-determining factor, which is necessary for testes development

The _____ period of lung development occurs from weeks 26 to birth

What changes occur during the process of spermiogenesis? - Loss of _____ - Gain of an acrosomal cap - Development of flagella

_____ and omphalocele occur due to failure of lateral fold closure of the anterior abdominal wall

Renal agenesis occurs due to failure of the _____ to develop and induce differentiation of metanephric mesenchyme

The organ of _____, also known as epoophoron, is a remnant of the mesonephric tubule in females.

The _____ fissure allows the hyaloid vessels to reach the inner chamber of the eye.