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a) Explain the embryogenesis and developmental stages from zygote from zygote through cleavage, formation of morula, blastocyst and gastrula b) Explain organogenesis from germ layers to the formation of organs c) Describe the extraembryonic development and functions of each extraembryonic membrane and placenta d) State the foetal growth development: 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester ( human gestation can be divided into three trimesters of about three months each )
iii. Yolk sac Forms from hypoblast Encloses another fluid-filled cavity ( no yolk ) In humans, it is small Yolk sac membrane is site of early formation of blood cells
By 8th week, rudiments of all major organs are present Embryo is now a foetus ( ~ 5cm by end of 1st trimester )
3rd trimester
Rapid growth of foetus ( ~ 3.5kg, 50cm ) Foetal activity may decrease Mothers abdominal organs become compressed & displaced