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Embryonic Developement
Everything from fetilization to birth
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Biology
10th Grade
05/13/2008

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most important of the sequence of events that gradually change a zygote into a functional organism are

Definition

Growth-Increase in cell number 

&

Differentiation-hman cells specialize into more then 200 different types of cells will specific structures and functions

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Cleavage
Definition
First series of mitotic divisions in which overall original size of the zygote doesnt change, but the number of cells in the zygote increases. 
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Blastula
Definition
Hollowball of cells that is formed at the end of cleavage
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Gastrulation
Definition

When the cells in the blastual start to move and create a 3 layer structure call the embryonic germ layers

Term
The 3 embryonic germ layers are the...
Definition
Ectoderm, the endoderm, and the mesoderm
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The ectoderm becomes the
Definition
epidermis and nervous system
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The endoderm becomes the
Definition
liver, pancreas, digestive system, and respiratory system
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the mesoderm becomes the
Definition
muscle, bones, circulatory system, excretory system, sex organs, etc.
Term
From fertilization to 8 weeks the baby is called a(n)
Definition
embryo
Term
After 8 weeks the baby is called a(n)
Definition
fetus
Term
placenta
Definition

allows the the exchange of nutrients, waste, and oxygen from the mother to the baby.  it also provides hormones to prevent menstruation and ovulation

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Chorion
Definition
the outermost embryonic membrane, that surrounds the embryo and other membranes
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Chorionic Villi
Definition

Embryonic in origin-it, combined with the uterin lining, form the placenta

AKA

Chorionic Villi+ Uterine lining=placenta

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Amnion
Definition
the innermost membrane-it surrounds the fetus within the chorion-it is filled with amniotic fluid-gives fetus stable environment-shock absorber
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Gestation
Definition

period of time from implantation to birth

in humans it takes appr. 9 months

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Birth
Definition

The expulsion(release) of the baby from the uterus(womb)

****influenced by hormones****

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Labor
Definition

Uterine contractions open cervix and push baby out

*the cervix must incream from 2 cm to 12 cm for baby to exit vagina

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Delivery
Definition

-Baby exits birth canal, still attached to umbilical cord and placenta

-umbilicle cord is cut(eventually dries, falls off, leave scar called naval)

 

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After birth
Definition
the expulsion of the placenta and amnion
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