Free online courseEmbryology
Duration of the online course: 12 hours and 3 minutes
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Join Ninja Nerd's free Embryology course to master key concepts of the reproductive system, fertilization, embryonic development, fetal circulation, and more. Enroll now!
Course Description
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of the intricate processes involved in human development, "Embryology" offers an extensive and detailed exploration of the subject. This course spans 12 hours and 3 minutes, providing a thorough insight into various stages and systems that play crucial roles in embryological development. Tailored to learners in the health and medicine field, specifically within the subcategory of 'Others in Health and Medicine,' this course leaves no stone unturned as it unpacks the complexities of embryology.
The journey begins with an introduction to the reproductive system, setting a solid foundation for understanding how gametes are formed and fertilization takes place. This leads to the initial stages of embryological development, capturing the fascinating process starting from fertilization to cleavage and blastulation. These early stages are vital to grasping the initial formation of the embryo and preparing the learner for the more intricate processes that follow.
Following this, the course delves into gastrulation, the process that sets the stage for the formation of three vital germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Each of these layers is discussed in detail, covering their respective roles and contributions to forming different tissues and organs in the developing embryo.
The course then guides you through the development of the placenta, a critical organ that supports fetal development by facilitating the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the developing fetus. Next, the complex processes of neurulation, vesiculation, and neural crest cell migration are explored, which are essential in the development of the nervous system and the formation of neural structures.
Broadening the scope further, "Embryology" explores the development of the skeletal and muscular systems, illustrating how bones and muscles originate and differentiate over time. The emphasis on the development of the heart is particularly invaluable, offering insights into the intricate formation and maturation of this vital organ.
The gastrointestinal system's development is covered twice, reflecting its complexity and the numerous stages involved in its formation. This is complemented by comprehensive modules on the respiratory and urinary systems' embryological development, ensuring learners understand how these crucial systems come into being.
The reproductive system's development is revisited later in the course, providing a deeper understanding of how the male and female reproductive organs form and differentiate. This segment is crucial for grasping the full scope of human reproductive biology from an embryological perspective.
As the course progresses, it elaborates on the development of fetal circulation and the vascular system, elaborating on how the circulatory system adapts and evolves to support fetal life. Finally, the development of the pharyngeal apparatus is discussed, rounding off the exhaustive exploration of embryology.
"Embryology" stands as a comprehensive resource for health and medicine enthusiasts aiming to master the complexities of human development. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply someone with a keen interest in embryology, this course offers valuable insights and knowledge, even though it awaits its first review.
Conteúdo do Curso
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Video class: Reproductive System | Fertilization
0h23m
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Exercise: During fertilization, which event helps prevent multiple sperm cells from fertilizing one egg?
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Video class: Embryology | Fertilization, Cleavage, Blastulation
0h17m
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Exercise: What is the primary function of the trophoblast in early embryonic development?
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Video class: Embryology | Gastrulation
0h37m
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Exercise: During the process of implantation, what is the primary role of the syncytiotrophoblast?
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Video class: Embryology | Ectoderm
0h24m
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Exercise: During embryonic development, the transition from a bilaminar disc to a trilaminar disc is a critical process known as what?
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Video class: Embryology | Mesoderm
0h26m
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Exercise: What is the intermediate mesoderm primarily responsible for developing?
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Video class: Embryology | Endoderm
0h24m
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Exercise: Which of the following structures is derived from the endoderm during embryologic development?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of the Placenta
1h04m
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Exercise: What is the primary role of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in early pregnancy?
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Video class: Embryology | Neurulation, Vesiculation, Neural Crest Cell Migration
0h34m
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Exercise: During the process of neural development, which structure is primarily responsible for releasing growth factors that stimulate the proliferation of ectodermal cells leading to the formation of the neural plate?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of Skeletal System
0h49m
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Exercise: Which process is responsible for the proximal to distal growth of limb buds during embryological development?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of Muscular System
0h39m
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Exercise: In the development of the muscular system, which embryological structure primarily contributes to the formation of the tendons connecting muscles to bones?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of the Heart ??
1h12m
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Exercise: During the early stages of human embryonic development, the heart initially forms in which part of the embryo before it migrates to its final position in the thorax?
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Video class: Gastrointestinal | Development
0h26m
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Exercise: Which structure does the endoderm contribute to during embryonic development?
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Video class: Gastrointestinal | Development
0h26m
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Exercise: During embryonic development, which structure in the foregut rotates and contributes to forming the lesser sac by moving to the left side of the body?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of the Respiratory System
0h45m
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Exercise: Which two germ layers contribute to the development of the respiratory system?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of the Urinary System
0h44m
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Exercise: What structure eventually becomes the metanephric mesoderm during embryonic development?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of Reproductive System
0h36m
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Exercise: Which germ layer is primarily responsible for the development of the human reproductive system?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of Fetal Circulation
0h39m
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Exercise: Why do fetal blood flow patterns shunt away from the lungs before birth?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of Vascular System
1h02m
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Exercise: What is the primary role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in embryonic development?
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Video class: Embryology | Development of Pharyngeal Apparatus
0h26m
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Exercise: During the embryological development of the pharyngeal apparatus, which structure gives rise to the inferior parathyroid glands?
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