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Embryology Lab: Human Development Stages

The document outlines the stages of human development from the pre-embryonic phase to fetal development, detailing key processes such as cleavage, implantation, and the significance of folate intake for pregnant women. It discusses the importance of early embryonic stages for the organism's fitness and addresses potential complications during early pregnancy. Additionally, it emphasizes the complexity of development from a single cell to a multicellular organism.

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Embryology Lab: Human Development Stages

The document outlines the stages of human development from the pre-embryonic phase to fetal development, detailing key processes such as cleavage, implantation, and the significance of folate intake for pregnant women. It discusses the importance of early embryonic stages for the organism's fitness and addresses potential complications during early pregnancy. Additionally, it emphasizes the complexity of development from a single cell to a multicellular organism.

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Activity 12

Human
Development
Post-lab discussion
Group 2-BS Psych 4A
Human
Development
The process in which an organism develops from
a single-celled zygote to a multi-cellular organism
is complex and well-regulated. The early stages
of embryonic development are also crucial
for ensuring the fitness of the organism.
01 Pre-embryonic development
1. 2-cell stage
- First cleavage process
- Daughter cells of the same size
2. 4-cell stage
- Arranged in tetrahedron
- Related to embryonic polarity
3. 8-cell stage
- Increased cell-cell adhesion
- Compaction begins
4. Morula
- Embryonic genome activation
- Absorption of nutrients and fluid
5. Blastocyst
- Consumes uterine milk
- Begins to secrete fluid
02 Implantation Stage

1. Apposition (Contact) 2. Attachment (Adhesion) 3. Invasion (Penetration)


The blastocyst contacts trophoblast cells of the invasive trophoblast cells
the implantation site of blastocyst attach to the invade the endometrial
the endometrium. receptive endometrial stroma.
epithelium.
03 Fetal Development
03 Fetal Development

Ovulation Fertilization Cleavage


(Zygote divides)

Embryonic
Fetal Stage Implantation
(9th week to birth)
Stage (Conception)
(25 days)
Question 1
Approximately 3 weeks after her last menstrual period, a
sexually active woman experiences a brief episode of
abdominopelvic cramping and minor bleeding. What
might be the explanation?

Answer:
• Possible blastocyst implantation
• Might be ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage
• Might also be an infection
Question 2
The food and nutrition board of institutes of medicine
recommends that all women who might become
pregnant consume at least 400 days of folate from
supplements or fortified foods. Why?

Answer:
•Reduce the risk of neural tube defects
• Mandatory fortification is the most effective public
health policy for preventing neural tube
abnormalities
“A single cell differentiates and Week 8

develops into a multicellular human Week 40 Week 12

being in a highly precise and complex


process. When an oocyte (ovum) is Week 36 Week 16

fertilized by a sperm, a zygote is


formed, which differentiates into a Week 32
Week 4

Week 20

definitive organ system and then


onto their early functional stage.” Week 28 Week 24

—Generalization
Thanks!
Group 2
BS PSYCH 4A
EMBRYOLOGY LAB

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