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Vertebrate Embryology
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Biology
Undergraduate 3
05/01/2012

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Indeterminate Cleavage
Definition
one that results in cells that maintain the ability to develop into a complete organism
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Morula
Definition
a solid ball of embryonic cells
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Blastulation
Definition
when the morula develops a fluid-filled cavity
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Blastocoel
Definition
fluid-filled cavity in morula
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blastula
Definition
hollow sphere of cells
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Ectoderm
Definition
integument, the lens of the eye, the retina, and the nervous system
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Endoderm
Definition
epithelial linings of the digestive and respiratory tracts and parts of the liver, pancreas, thyroid, and bladder lining
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Mesoderm
Definition
circulatory system, excretory system, gonads, connective tissue throughout the body, and portions of digestive and respiratory organs
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Chorion
Definition
lines the inside of the shell. It is a moist membrane that permits gas exchange
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allantois
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saclike structure involved in respiration and excretion and contains blood vessels to transport O2, CO2, water, salt, and nitrogen waste
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Amnion
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closes the amniotic fluid. The amniotic fluid helps the growing embryo from shock
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yolk sac
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encloses the yolk. Blood vessels that are in the yolk transfer food to the developing embryo
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Labor
Definition
a series of strong uterine contractions
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