Comparative Embryology Quiz 2

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    In the Hensen's node transplantation experiment, a secondary body axis developed (birds).

    • True
    • False
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Comparative Embryology Quiz 2 assesses understanding of key developmental stages in birds and humans, focusing on concepts like the primitive streak, gastrulation, and cell movement processes. This quiz is vital for learners studying embryological development and comparative anatomy.

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  • 2. 

    The primitive streak is at its full length in early gastrulation.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The primitive streak is not at its full length in early gastrulation. During early gastrulation, the primitive streak is just beginning to form and extend along the midline of the embryo. It is a structure that marks the beginning of the process of cell movement and differentiation in the developing embryo. As gastrulation progresses, the primitive streak continues to elongate and establish the three germ layers of the embryo. Therefore, the statement that the primitive streak is at its full length in early gastrulation is incorrect.

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  • 3. 

    During the first week of human developent.

    • Cleavage is occurring

    • The embryo is moving down the oviduct to the uterus

    • Implantation is completed

    • A and b above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A and b above
    Explanation
    During the first week of human development, both cleavage and the movement of the embryo down the oviduct to the uterus occur. Cleavage refers to the rapid cell division that takes place after fertilization, leading to the formation of a multicellular embryo. At the same time, the embryo moves down the oviduct, guided by the beating cilia and contractions of the oviduct muscles, towards the uterus where implantation will eventually occur. Therefore, the correct answer is "a and b above".

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  • 4. 

    In birds, _________ is when the primitive streak is at its full length but there is no neurulation occurring yet.

    • Late cleavage

    • Early gastrulation

    • Mid gastrulation

    • Late gastrulation

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Mid gastrulation
    Explanation
    Mid gastrulation is the correct answer because it refers to the stage in bird development where the primitive streak has reached its full length but neurulation has not yet begun. Neurulation is the process of forming the neural tube, which gives rise to the central nervous system. Therefore, mid gastrulation is the stage between the initial formation of the primitive streak and the start of neurulation in bird embryos.

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  • 5. 

    Bird embryos

    • Undergo gastrulation via the primitive streak.

    • Develop a blastocoel during late cleavage.

    • Have telolecithal eggs and discoidal cleavage.

    • A and b above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "all of the above". This means that all of the statements given in the options are true for bird embryos. Bird embryos undergo gastrulation via the primitive streak, develop a blastocoel during late cleavage, and have telolecithal eggs and discoidal cleavage.

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  • 6. 

    Mammals have isolecithal eggs and radial cleavage.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Mammals do not have isolecithal eggs and radial cleavage. Mammals have telolecithal eggs, which means that the yolk is concentrated at one end of the egg. Additionally, mammals have holoblastic cleavage, which is a type of cleavage that occurs in a specific pattern rather than radial cleavage. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 7. 

    Koller's sickle

    • Develops at the future posterior end of the embryo

    • Is a site of accelerated (rapid) mitosis

    • Is the point at which cells ingress into the blastocoel

    • A and b above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. A and b above
    Explanation
    Koller's sickle develops at the future posterior end of the embryo and is a site of accelerated (rapid) mitosis. This means that Koller's sickle is a region in the embryo that undergoes rapid cell division and is located at the posterior end. Therefore, both statements a and b are correct.

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  • 8. 

    The epiblast gives rise to

    • Ectoderm

    • Mesoderm

    • Amnion

    • A and b above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The epiblast is the innermost layer of the embryonic disc, and it is responsible for giving rise to the ectoderm, mesoderm, and amnion. The ectoderm develops into the skin, nervous system, and other external structures. The mesoderm develops into the muscles, bones, circulatory system, and other internal structures. The amnion is a membrane that surrounds and protects the developing embryo. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" because the epiblast gives rise to all of these structures.

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  • 9. 

    For cells that enter the embryo at the primitive streak, which cell-movement process do they never use before reaching their final destination?

    • Epiboly

    • Involution

    • Ingression

    • Amoeboid movement

    • Those cells use all of the above cell-movement processes

    Correct Answer
    A. Epiboly
    Explanation
    Epiboly is the process by which cells spread and move over the surface of the embryo. It involves the expansion and thinning of cell layers to cover a larger area. Cells that enter the embryo at the primitive streak do not use epiboly before reaching their final destination. Therefore, the correct answer is epiboly.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following do both birds and mammals have?

    • Trophoblast

    • Morula

    • Primitive streak

    • A and b above

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Primitive streak
    Explanation
    Birds and mammals both have a primitive streak. The primitive streak is a structure that forms during embryonic development and plays a crucial role in establishing the body plan of the organism. It is the first visible sign of gastrulation, the process by which the three primary germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) are formed. The primitive streak is responsible for organizing the cells in the embryo and directing their differentiation into various tissues and organs. Therefore, the presence of a primitive streak is a shared characteristic between birds and mammals.

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