Embryology — Flashcards

Congenital hydrocele ("communicating hydrocele") occurs due to incomplete obliteration of the _____ (infants)

The germ cells of the male gonads produce _____

_____ sex is defined by characteristics of the internal genital tract and the external genitalia

What is the embryonic origin of the adrenal medulla?_____

Failed vertical fusion of the paramesonephric ducts within the urogenital sinus results in a _____

Which embryologic structure develops into the seminal vesicles, epididymis, ejaculatory duct, and ductus deferens (male internal genitalia, except prostate)? _____

What is the embryonic origin of melanocytes?_____

The ureteric bud is fully canalized by the _____ week of gestation, allowing the metanephros to make urine

What sex chromosome disorder is associated with horseshoe kidney? _____

Which form of spina bifida is associated with failure of the bony spinal canal to close but with no herniation? _____