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Human Embryology and Developmental Biology E-Book

Human Embryology and Developmental Biology E-Book

Bruce M. Carlson

(2012)

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Abstract

Master the concepts you need to know with Human Embryology and Developmental Biology. Dr. Bruce M. Carlson's clear explanations provide an easy-to-follow "road map" through the most up-to-date scientific knowledge, giving you a deeper understanding of the key information you need to know for your courses, exams, and ultimately clinical practice.

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  • Visualize normal and abnormal development with hundreds of superb clinical photos and embryological drawings.
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  • Grasp the molecular basis of embryology, including the processes of branching and folding - essential knowledge for determining the root of many abnormalities.
  • Understand the clinical manifestations of developmental abnormalities with clinical vignettes and Clinical Correlations boxes throughout.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front cover cover
Inside front cover ifc1
Human Embryology and Developmental Biology, 5/e i
Copyright page iv
Dedication v
Preface to the Fifth Edition vii
Table of Contents ix
Developmental Tables xi
I Early Development and the Fetal-Maternal Relationship 1
1 Getting Ready for Pregnancy 2
Gametogenesis 2
Phase 1: Origin and Migration of Germ Cells 2
Phase 2: Increase in the Number of Germ Cells by Mitosis 2
Phase 3: Reduction in Chromosomal Number by Meiosis 4
Stages of Meiosis 4
Meiosis in Females 4
Meiosis in Males 7
Phase 4: Final Structural and Functional Maturation of Eggs and Sperm 7
Oogenesis 7
Spermatogenesis 12
Abnormal Spermatozoa 14
Preparation of the Female Reproductive Tract for Pregnancy 15
Structure 15
Ovaries and Uterine Tubes 15
Uterus 16
Vagina 16
Hormonal Control of the Female Reproductive Cycle 16
Hypothalamic Control 16
Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) 16
Ovaries and Placenta 16
Reproductive Target Tissues 17
Hormonal Interactions with Tissues during Female Reproductive Cycles 18
Hormonal Interactions Involved with Reproduction in Males 20
Summary 20
Review Questions 22
References 23
2 Transport of Gametes and Fertilization 24
Ovulation and Egg and Sperm Transport 24
Ovulation 24
Egg Transport 24
Sperm Transport 26
Formation and Function of the Corpus Luteum of Ovulation and Pregnancy 27
Fertilization 28
Penetration of the Corona Radiata 28
Attachment to and Penetration of the Zona Pellucida 28
Binding and Fusion of Spermatozoon and Egg 30
Prevention of Polyspermy 31
Metabolic Activation of the Egg 31
Decondensation of the Sperm Nucleus 31
Completion of Meiosis and the Development of Pronuclei in the Egg 31
What is Accomplished by Fertilization? 32
Summary 32
Review Questions 35
References 36
3 Cleavage and Implantation 37
Cleavage 37
Morphology 37
Molecular, Genetic, and Developmental Control of Cleavage 38
Parental Imprinting 42
X-Chromosome Inactivation 43
Developmental Properties of Cleaving Embryos 45
Experimental Manipulations of Cleaving Embryos 45
Stem Cells and Cloning 47
Embryo Transport and Implantation 50
Transport Mechanisms by the Uterine Tube 50
Zona Pellucida 51
Implantation into the Uterine Lining 51
Embryo Failure and Spontaneous Abortion 52
Summary 52
Review Questions 55
References 56
4 Molecular Basis for Embryonic Development 58
Fundamental Molecular Processes in Development 58
Transcription Factors 58
Homeobox-Containing Genes and Homeodomain Proteins 58
HOX Genes 60
Pax Genes 61
Other Homeobox-Containing Gene Families 62
T-Box Gene Family 62
Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors 63
Basic Helix-Loop-Helix Proteins 63
Forkhead Gene Family 63
Zinc Finger Transcription Factors 63
Sox Genes 63
WT1 63
Signaling Molecules 63
Transforming Growth Factor-β Family 63
Fibroblast Growth Factor Family 66
Hedgehog Family 66
Wnt Family 66
Other Actions of Signaling Molecules 67
Receptor Molecules 68
Signal Transduction 68
Small RNAs 70
Retinoic Acid 71
Developmental Genes and Cancer 72
Summary 73
Review Questions 73
References 73
5 Formation of Germ Layers and Early Derivatives 75
Two-Germ-Layer Stage 75
Gastrulation and the Three Embryonic Germ Layers 76
Regression of the Primitive Streak 79
Notochord and Prechordal Plate 80
Induction of the Nervous System 80
Neural Induction 80
Early Formation of the Neural Plate 85
Cell Adhesion Molecules 85
Summary 89
Review Questions 90
References 90
6 Establishment of the Basic Embryonic Body Plan 92
Development of the Ectodermal Germ Layer 92
Neurulation: Formation of the Neural Tube 92
Segmentation in the Neural Tube 93
Morphological Manifestations of Segmentation 93
Mechanisms of Early Segmentation of the Neural Tube 95
Segmentation in the Hindbrain Region 95
Formation and Segmentation of the Spinal Cord 96
Neural Crest 97
Sensory Placodes and Secondary Inductions in the Cranial Region 97
Development of the Mesodermal Germ Layer 97
Basic Plan of the Mesodermal Layer 97
Paraxial Mesoderm 97
Formation of Individual Somites 99
Organization of the Somite and the Basic Segmental Body Plan 102
Intermediate Mesoderm 103
Lateral Plate Mesoderm 104
Formation of the Coelom 104
Extraembryonic Mesoderm and the Body Stalk 104
Early Stages in the Formation of the Circulatory System 104
Heart and Great Vessels 104
Blood and Blood Vessels 107
Development of the Endodermal Germ Layer 107
Basic Structure of a 4-Week-Old Embryo 111
Gross Appearance 111
Circulatory System 111
Derivatives of the Embryonic Germ Layers 111
Summary 112
Review Questions 115
References 115
7 Placenta and Extraembryonic Membranes 117
Extraembryonic Tissues 117
Amnion 117
Yolk Sac 118
Allantois 119
Chorion and Placenta 120
Formation of Chorionic Villi 120
Establishing the Uteroplacental Circulation 122
Gross Relationships of Chorionic and Decidual Tissues 122
Formation and Structure of the Mature Placenta 124
Structure of the Mature Placenta 125
Umbilical Cord 126
Placental Circulation 126
Structure of a Mature Chorionic Villus 126
Placental Physiology 126
Placental Hormone Synthesis and Secretion 129
Placental Immunology 129
Placenta After Birth 130
Placenta and Membranes in Multiple Pregnancies 130
Summary 133
Review Questions 134
References 135
8 Developmental Disorders: 136
General Principles 136
Periods of Susceptibility to Abnormal Development 139
Patterns of Abnormal Development 141
Causes of Malformations 141
Genetic Factors 141
Abnormal Chromosome Numbers 141
Polyploidy 141
Monosomy and Trisomy 142
Abnormal Chromosome Structure 143
Genetic Mutations 143
Environmental Factors 144
Maternal Infections 144
Chemical Teratogens 145
Folic Acid Antagonists 145
Androgenic Hormones 145
Anticonvulsants 145
Sedatives and Tranquilizers 145
Antineoplastic Agents 146
Alcohol 146
Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A) 146
Antibiotics 147
Other Drugs 147
Physical Factors 148
Ionizing Radiation 148
Other Physical Factors 148
Maternal Factors 148
Mechanical Factors 148
Developmental Disturbances Resulting in Malformations 149
Duplications and Reversal of Asymmetry 149
Faulty Inductive Tissue Interactions 149
Absence of Normal Cell Death 149
Failure of Tube Formation 149
Disturbances in Tissue Resorption 149
Failure of Migration 149
Developmental Arrest 149
Destruction of Formed Structures 149
Failure to Fuse or Merge 149
Hypoplasia and Hyperplasia 149
Receptor Defects 150
Defective Fields 150
Effects Secondary to Other Developmental Disturbances 150
Germ Layer Defects 150
Summary 151
Review Questions 152
References 152
II Development of the Body Systems 155
9 Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems 156
Integumentary System 156
Epidermis 156
Structural Development 156
Immigrant Cells in the Epidermis 156
Epidermal Differentiation 158
Dermis 159
Dermal-Epidermal Interactions 160
Epidermal Appendages 161
Hair 161
Nails 163
Mammary Glands 164
Skeleton 165
Axial Skeleton 168
Vertebral Column and Ribs 168
Skull 172
Appendicular Skeleton 177
Muscular System 178
Skeletal Muscle 181
Determination and Differentiation of Skeletal Muscle 181
Muscle Transcription Factors 183
Histogenesis of Muscle 185
Morphogenesis of Muscle 186
Muscles of the Trunk and Limbs 186
Muscles of the Head and Cervical Region 187
Anomalies of Skeletal Muscles 189
Cardiac Muscle 189
Smooth Muscle 190
Summary 190
Review Questions 191
References 191
Skin 191
Skeleton 192
Muscle 192
10 Limb Development 193
Initiation of Limb Development 193
Regulative Properties and Axial Determination 193
Outgrowth of Limb Bud 194
Apical Ectodermal Ridge 195
Mesoderm of Early Limb Bud 196
Structure and Composition 196
Mesodermal-Ectodermal Interactions and the Role of Mesoderm in Limb Morphogenesis 197
Zone of Polarizing Activity and Morphogenetic Signaling 198
Morphogenetic Control of Early Limb Development 199
Control of Proximodistal Segmentation 199
Molecular Signals in Limb Development 200
Cell Death and Development of Digits 202
Development of Limb Tissues 205
Skeleton 205
Musculature 206
Tendons 208
Innervation 208
Vasculature 208
Summary 211
Review Questions 214
References 214
11 Nervous System 216
Establishment of the Nervous System 216
Early Shaping of the Nervous System 216
Histogenesis Within the Central Nervous System 218
Proliferation Within the Neural Tube 218
Cell Lineages in Histogenesis of the Central Nervous System 219
Fundamental Cross-Sectional Organization of the Developing Neural Tube 220
Craniocaudal Pattern Formation and Segmentation 222
Patterning in the Hindbrain and Spinal Cord Regions 222
Patterning in the Midbrain Region 224
Patterning in the Forebrain Region 226
Peripheral Nervous System 226
Structural Organization of a Peripheral Nerve 226
Patterns and Mechanisms of Neurite Outgrowth 228
Neurite-Target Relations During Development of a Peripheral Nerve 229
Factors Controlling Numbers and Kinds of Connections Between Neurites and End Organs in the Peripheral Nervous System 231
Autonomic Nervous System 231
Sympathetic Nervous System 231
Parasympathetic Nervous System 232
Differentiation of Autonomic Neurons 232
Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon (Hirschsprung’s Disease) 233
Later Structural Changes in the Central Nervous System* 233
Histogenesis Within the Central Nervous System 233
Spinal Cord 235
Myelencephalon 236
Metencephalon 237
Mesencephalon 238
Diencephalon 240
Telencephalon 240
Ventricles, Meninges, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Formation 244
Cranial Nerves 245
Development of Neural Function 245
Summary 251
Review Questions 252
References 252
12 Neural Crest 254
Developmental History of the Neural Crest 254
Origin, Induction, and Specification 254
Epitheliomesenchymal Transformation and Emigration from the Neural Tube 254
Neural Crest Cell Migration 255
Differentiation of Neural Crest Cells 255
Major Divisions of the Neural Crest 258
Trunk Neural Crest 258
Sympathoadrenal Lineage 259
Sensory Lineage 259
Melanocyte Lineage 259
Cranial Neural Crest 259
Circumpharyngeal Neural Crest 263
Cardiac Crest 263
Vagal Crest 263
Summary 266
Review Questions 266
References 267
13 Sense Organs 269
Eye 269
Early Events in the Establishment of the Eye 270
Formation of the Lens 274
Formation of the Cornea 276
Retina and Other Derivatives of the Optic Cup 279
Neural Retina 279
Iris and Ciliary Body 281
Vitreous Body and Hyaloid Artery System 282
Choroid Coat and Sclera 282
Eyelids and Lacrimal Glands 283
Ear 285
Development of the Inner Ear 286
Development of the Middle Ear 289
Development of the External Ear 290
Summary 291
Review Questions 292
References 292
14 Head and Neck 294
Early Development of the Head and Neck 294
Tissue Components and Segmentation of Early Craniofacial Region 294
Fundamental Organization of the Pharyngeal Region 295
Establishing the Pattern of the Craniofacial Region 297
Cellular Migrations and Tissue Displacements in the Craniofacial Region 298
Development of the Facial Region 299
Formation of the Face and Jaws 299
Temporomandibular Joint and Its Relationship with the Jaw Joint of Lower Vertebrates 302
Formation of the Palate 303
Formation of the Nose and Olfactory Apparatus 305
Formation of the Salivary Glands 307
Formation of the Teeth 307
Patterning of the Dentition 310
Stages of Tooth Development 311
Tissue Interactions in Tooth Development 311
Formation of Dentin and Enamel 315
Tooth Eruption and Replacement 315
Development of the Pharynx and Its Derivatives 315
External Development of the Pharyngeal Region 315
Pharyngeal Arches 315
Pharyngeal Grooves 323
Internal Development of the Stomodeal and Pharyngeal Regions 324
Pharynx and Pharyngeal Pouches 324
Thyroid 324
Hypophysis 324
Thymus and Lymphoid Organs 326
Formation of the Tongue 326
Summary 331
Review Questions 332
References 333
15 Digestive and Respiratory Systems and Body Cavities 335
Digestive System 335
Patterning the Gut 335
Formation of the Esophagus 337
Formation of the Stomach 340
Development of the Spleen 343
Formation of the Intestines 344
Partitioning of the Cloaca 346
Histogenesis of the Intestinal Tract 347
Formation of Enteric Ganglia 349
Glands of the Digestive System 352
Formation of the Liver 352
Development of Hepatic Function 354
Formation of the Pancreas 355
Respiratory System 359
Formation of the Larynx 359
Formation of the Trachea and Bronchial Tree 359
Stages in Lung Development 362
Embryonic Stage (Weeks 4 to 7) 362
Pseudoglandular Stage (Weeks 8 to 16) 362
Canalicular Stage (Weeks 17 to 26) 362
Terminal Sac Stage (Weeks 26 to Birth) 362
Postnatal Stage 362
Body Cavities 362
Formation of the Common Coelom and Mesentery 362
Formation of the Septum Transversum and Pleural Canals 365
Formation of the Diaphragm 367
Summary 372
Review Questions 373
References 374
16 Urogenital System 376
Urinary System 376
Early Forms of the Kidney 376
Metanephros 377
Later Changes in Kidney Development 381
Formation of the Urinary Bladder 383
Genital System 383
Genetic Determination of Gender 389
Specification of Germ Cells, Migration into the Gonads, and Entry into Meiosis 390
Establishment of Gonadal Gender 391
Origin of the Gonads and Adrenal Cortex 391
Differentiation of the Testes 391
Differentiation of the Ovaries 393
Sexual Duct System 394
Indifferent Sexual Duct System 394
Sexual Duct System of Males 394
Sexual Duct System of Females 396
Descent of the Gonads 398
Descent of the Testes 398
Descent of the Ovaries 399
External Genitalia 399
Indifferent Stage 399
External Genitalia of Males 401
External Genitalia of Females 401
Summary 405
Review Questions 406
References 406
17 Cardiovascular System 408
Development of Blood and the Vascular System 408
Embryonic Hematopoiesis 408
Cellular Aspects of Hematopoiesis 410
Erythropoiesis 410
Hemoglobin Synthesis and its Control 411
Formation of Embryonic Blood Vessels 413
Development of the Arteries 415
Aorta, Aortic Arches, and Their Derivatives 415
Major Branches of the Aorta 417
Arteries of the Head 418
Coronary Arteries 419
Development of Veins 420
Cardinal Veins 420
Vitelline and Umbilical Veins 422
Pulmonary Veins 422
Development of Lymphatic Channels 423
Development and Partitioning of the Heart 425
Early Development of the Heart 425
Cellular Origins 425
Looping of the Heart 426
Early Atrioventricular Partitioning of the Heart 426
Later Partitioning of the Heart 429
Separation of the Atria from the Ventricles 429
Partitioning of the Atria 430
Repositioning of the Sinus Venosus and the Venous Inflow into the Right Atrium 431
Partitioning of the Ventricles 431
Partitioning of the Outflow Tract of the Heart 431
Innervation of the Heart 433
Initiation of Cardiac Function and the Conducting System of the Heart 433
Fetal Circulation 434
Summary 449
Review Questions 451
References 451
18 Fetal Period and Birth 453
Growth and Form of the Fetus 453
Fetal Physiology 453
Circulation 453
Fetal Lungs and Respiratory System 456
Fetal Movements and Sensations 458
Fetal Digestive Tract 459
Fetal Kidney Function 461
Endocrine Function in the Fetus 461
Parturition 462
Adaptations to Postnatal Life 467
Circulatory Changes at Birth 467
Lung Breathing in the Perinatal Period 469
Overview 470
Summary 471
Review Questions 471
References 472
Answers to Clinical Vignettes and Review Questions 473
Chapter 1 473
Index 479
A 479
B 480
C 481
D 484
E 485
F 487
G 489
H 490
I 491
J 492
K 492
L 493
M 493
N 496
O 497
P 498
Q 501
R 501
S 501
T 503
U 505
V 505
W 506
X 506
Y 506
Z 506
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