Embryology and Development — Flashcards

Development of notochord:The floor of the notochordal canal gets intercalated with the _____ and gradually breaks down eventually leading to the formation of notochordal plate.

_____ cells migrate into the adrenal medulla to form post-ganglionic sympathetic neurons

During the _____ week of gestation, the midgut returns to the abdominal cavity and rotates 270 counterclockwise around the superior mesenteric artery

_____ is a condition caused due to insufficient formation of mesoderm in the caudal most region of the embryo.

The first pair of somites arise in the _____ region of the embryo at approximately the 20th day of development

_____ mesoderm is also known as secondary mesoderm

After fertilization, the secondary oocyte completes _____ to form an ovum

_____ valve is the valve of inferior vena cava and is derived from right venous valve

Development of eye:Thickened area in the _____ where the future eye will form gets depressed to form optic sulcus.

_____ causes atrophy of the mullerian ducts, which would have developed into the female internal genital tract