Embryology Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is gametogenesis?
A
Germ cell formation (Oocyte and spermatoza)
2
Q
What Is fertilization?
A
Fusion of the sperm and oocyte to form the zygote
3
Q
What is cleavage?
A
Period of rapid cell division, with no size increase
4
Q
What is gastrulation?
A
Formation of the germ layers
5
Q
Name the 3 germ layers
A
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
Endoderm
6
Q
What is organogenesis?
A
Formation of organs and organ systems
7
Q
What happens in the foetal period?
A
Growth and weight gain
Tissues mature and become functional
Overt sexual differentiation
Bone laid down
8
Q
What are the 4 components of Tertralogy of Fallot?
A
Pulmonary stenosis
Hypertrophy of right ventricle
VSD
Over-riding aorta
