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IntroDevelopmentMeiosis
term of development
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Biology
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10/28/2011

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zygote
Definition
fertilized egg, after nuclear fusion
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embryo
Definition
developing organism from 2-8 weeks
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fetus
Definition
developing organism from 9week - birth
Term
conceptus:
Definition
embryo or fetus + all surrounding membranes
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trimester
Definition
1/3 of human gestational period: not equal in contents,
1st
2nd: when fetus cannot survive outside mother
3rd: viable period
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Growth- What are the different causes?
Definition
Growth change in size: hyper plasia, hypertrophy, increasing extracellular matrix
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What is differential growth?
Definition
one side or part of structure grows fater than another- major mechanis that allows organs to reach ultimate shape
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What is Induction and what does it involve?
Definition
chem signal causing change in cells, resulting in migration, differentition, or other change.
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What is Meiosis -- Gametogoinium? How is unique?
Definition
frist ell in line of gamete cell development, 46 chromosomes, Daughter cells differentiate into primary gametocytes, divide by standard mitosis
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What is Meiosis--- Gametocytes?
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Primary gametocyte: 46 chromosomes- line up in homologous pairs 4N; Divides in division I (reduction division to form 2 Secondary Gametocytes, each with 23 replicated chromosomes (2N)
Divide in Division II to form 2 Gametes each (total of 4), each gamete with 23 non replicated chromosomes (N)
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