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1Define embryology.



2Define fertilization.



3________ is the structural and functional specialization of groups of cells.
A)Cleavage
B)Growth
C)Differentiation
D)Diffusion



4________ is the development of pattern, shape, and form.
A)Differentiation
B)Morphogenesis
C)Gastrulation
D)Growth



5The sequence of early development is fertilization, gastrulation, cleavage.
A)True
B)False



6Define cleavage.



7Define gastrulation.



8Sea star eggs are ________, meaning that the small amount of their yolk is distributed evenly.
A)centrolecithal
B)isolecithal
C)telolecithal
D)endolecithal



9Early embryos of birds undergo incomplete or ________ cleavage, where cleavage is confined to the germinal disc.



10During gastrulation, cells invaginate to form a cavity called an archenteron. What does the archenteron become?



11List the following structures in sequence of development: gastrula, morula, larva, juvenile, blastula



12The outer layer of gastrula cells is the ________, which will give rise to the skin and nervous system.



13The inner layer of gastrula cells is the ________, which will give rise to the digestive tract.



14The ________ is formed between the endoderm and the ectoderm and gives rise to muscular tissue and parts of the reproductive and circulatory systems.



15In frog eggs, the concentration of yolk is near the animal pole.
A)True
B)False



16Describe involution in frog embryos.



17In bird eggs, the clear, watery ________ surrounds the egg cell and supplies the embryo with food and water.



18List the four membranes of an amniotic egg.



19For each of the following structures identify gastrulation or cleavage as the stage of development associated with that structure. a. involution b. archenteron c. blastocoel d. morula e. primitive streak f. blastula



20In frogs, the fate of the blastopore is to give rise to the mouth.
A)True
B)False



21The development of the three germ layers is the same for frog and chick embryos.
A)True
B)False







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