Embryology — Flashcards

The adrenal medulla is of _____ origin

The ganglion cells that fail to descend in Hirschsprung disease are derived from _____

The most superior of the 3 primary vesicles (developing brain) is the _____

_____ chromosomes are characterized by very short p arms

What is the embryonic origin of parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid?_____

What is the embryonic origin of the peritoneum (serous lining of cavities)? _____

What chromosomes are considered acrocentric chromosomes (5)?_____

What congenital abnormality arises due to failure of fusion of the two lateral palatine shelves? _____

What is the most common site of obstruction (hydronephrosis) in the fetal kidney? _____

Which embryologic kidney becomes the permanent kidney? _____