Embryology 1600-Lek11EMBR-J

The aim of the lectures is to present the development of the human embryo from the moment of fertilization of the egg to the end of the fetal stage. Students learn about embryological terminology, the stages of human embryo development, the structure and function of the membranes and placenta, and the stages of development of individual organs.

The lecture helps students understand the development, final form and relationship between tissues and organs, and also introduces students to the critical stages of normal development and the effects of teratogens, genetic mutations and environmental factors on this process.

The aim of the tutorials is to deepen and supplement the knowledge presented in the lectures. During the exercises, the student will learn about the microscopic structure of the umbilical cord and the placenta. Additionally, by analyzing microscopic images, they will learn about the stages of the organism development.

Lecture topics:
1) Familiarizing the student with the didactic regulations. Embryology - historical outline and connection of embryology with other medical sciences.
2) Gametogenesis - oogenesis and spermatogenesis.
3) Gamete transport and fertilization.
4) Cleaving and implantation.
5) Gastrulation.
6) Formation and development of the ectodermal, mesodermal and endodermal germ layers.
7) Fetal membranes - structure and meaning.
8) Development of the circulatory and digestive systems.
9) Development of the respiratory and genitourinary systems.
10) Development of the nervous system and the national senses.
11) Development of the skeletal, muscular and internal body.

Tutorials topics
1)Structure and functions of the umbilical cord and placenta
2) Stages of human embryonic development
3) Stages of human fetal development