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Bio - Reproductive - Cleavage (Human)
Bio - Reproductive - Cleavage (Human)
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Biology
Graduate
11/02/2011

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Cleavage
Definition
holoblastic and blastomeres due to egg cell beings microlecithal=equal in size
*first division occurs in 30 hours; much slower in vetebrates
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Compaction
Definition
process which causes tight junction of the cells; most blastomeres become polarized here
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Blastocyt
Definition
consists of 100 inner cells; inner cells develop into embryo proper and some extraembroytic membranes
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Trophoblast
Definition
secretes enzymes, which enable blastocyt to penetrate uterine lining; gives rise to chorion
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Yolk Sac
Definition
derived from blastocyt cavity; second cavity; cosists of two layer discs
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