The document discusses the four main types of extra-embryonic membranes that develop in birds during embryonic development - the yolk sac, amnion, chorion, and allantois. Each membrane has a distinct structure and function. The yolk sac surrounds and digests the yolk. The amnion forms a fluid-filled cavity that protects the embryo. The chorion forms the outermost layer where gas exchange occurs. The allantois acts as a respiratory organ and aids in waste removal. Together these membranes provide protection, nutrition, respiration and excretion to support the developing embryo.
Vittelogenesis is a word developed from Latin vitellus-yolk, and genero-produce
Vitellogenesis (also known as yolk deposition) is the process of yolk formation via nutrients being deposited in the oocyte, or female germ cell involved in reproduction of lecithotrophic organisms. In insects, it starts when the fat body stimulates the release of juvenile hormones and produces vitellogenin protein.
Yolks is the most usual form of food storage in the egg.
Yolks appear in the oocyte in the secondary period of their growth called vittelogenesis.
Thus,the formation and deposition of yolks is known as vittelogenesis
Characteristic
Yolks is a complex variable assembled component.
The principle component are protein,phospholipid and fats in different combination.
Depending upon these component yolks is distinguished into protein yolks and fatty acid
For eg- the avian contain 48.19% water , 16.6 % protein, 32.6% phospholipids and fats and 1% carbohydrates.
Polyspermy describes an egg that has been fertilized by more than one sperm. Diploid organisms normally contain two copies of each chromosome, one from each parent. The cell resulting from polyspermy
The first issue that an egg and a sperm of any organism type face in successfully producing an embryo is the possibility of polyspermy. Polyspermy is the fertilization of an egg by multiple sperm, and the results of such unions are lethal.
If multiple sperm fertilize an egg, the embryo inherits multiple paternal centrioles. This causes competition for extra chromosomes and results in the disruption of the creation of the cleavage furrow, thus causing the zygote to die. As an important model organism in the study of fertilization and embryonic development, polyspermy in sea urchins has been studied in detail. The sea urchin’s methods of polyspermy prevention have been broken down into two main pathways. These two primary pathways are known as the fast block and the slow block to polyspermy
After the sperm’s receptors come into contact with the egg’s jelly layer and the acrosomal enzymes are released and break down the jelly layer, the sperm head comes into contact with the vitelline and plasma membranes of the egg. When the two plasma membranes contact one another, signals in the egg are initiated.
First, Na+ channels in the egg open, allowing Na+ to flood into the egg. This causes a depolarization of the egg from it’s normal resting potential of -70 mV.
While depolarization is occurring, the remainder of the jelly layer is dissolving. With the dissolution of the jelly layer and the depolarization of the plasma membrane, the first block to preventing fertilization by multiple sperm is put into place.
These two simple changes are part of the first block to polyspermy, known as the fast block. Within 1/10th of a second of contact, the fast block t
In all viviparous animals, embryonic development takes place inside the uterus of the mother, because the eggs are microlecithal and the amount of stored yolk is not sufficient for the developing embryo. Such embryos get attached to the uterine wall to draw essential substances from the maternal circulation through the placenta.
1. DEFINITION
These are the membranes which do not form any part of
the embryo proper but performs various functions which
assist in the development of the embryo . These are
discarded at the time of hatching. These membranes
formed outside the embryo.
2. Types of Extra Embryonic Membranes
Yolk Sac
Amnion
Chorion
Allantois
3.Discussed Their
At Time of ORIGIN
It's FUNCTION
After HATCHING
4. AMNIOTIC CAVITY
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Vittelogenesis is a word developed from Latin vitellus-yolk, and genero-produce
Vitellogenesis (also known as yolk deposition) is the process of yolk formation via nutrients being deposited in the oocyte, or female germ cell involved in reproduction of lecithotrophic organisms. In insects, it starts when the fat body stimulates the release of juvenile hormones and produces vitellogenin protein.
Yolks is the most usual form of food storage in the egg.
Yolks appear in the oocyte in the secondary period of their growth called vittelogenesis.
Thus,the formation and deposition of yolks is known as vittelogenesis
Characteristic
Yolks is a complex variable assembled component.
The principle component are protein,phospholipid and fats in different combination.
Depending upon these component yolks is distinguished into protein yolks and fatty acid
For eg- the avian contain 48.19% water , 16.6 % protein, 32.6% phospholipids and fats and 1% carbohydrates.
Polyspermy describes an egg that has been fertilized by more than one sperm. Diploid organisms normally contain two copies of each chromosome, one from each parent. The cell resulting from polyspermy
The first issue that an egg and a sperm of any organism type face in successfully producing an embryo is the possibility of polyspermy. Polyspermy is the fertilization of an egg by multiple sperm, and the results of such unions are lethal.
If multiple sperm fertilize an egg, the embryo inherits multiple paternal centrioles. This causes competition for extra chromosomes and results in the disruption of the creation of the cleavage furrow, thus causing the zygote to die. As an important model organism in the study of fertilization and embryonic development, polyspermy in sea urchins has been studied in detail. The sea urchin’s methods of polyspermy prevention have been broken down into two main pathways. These two primary pathways are known as the fast block and the slow block to polyspermy
After the sperm’s receptors come into contact with the egg’s jelly layer and the acrosomal enzymes are released and break down the jelly layer, the sperm head comes into contact with the vitelline and plasma membranes of the egg. When the two plasma membranes contact one another, signals in the egg are initiated.
First, Na+ channels in the egg open, allowing Na+ to flood into the egg. This causes a depolarization of the egg from it’s normal resting potential of -70 mV.
While depolarization is occurring, the remainder of the jelly layer is dissolving. With the dissolution of the jelly layer and the depolarization of the plasma membrane, the first block to preventing fertilization by multiple sperm is put into place.
These two simple changes are part of the first block to polyspermy, known as the fast block. Within 1/10th of a second of contact, the fast block t
In all viviparous animals, embryonic development takes place inside the uterus of the mother, because the eggs are microlecithal and the amount of stored yolk is not sufficient for the developing embryo. Such embryos get attached to the uterine wall to draw essential substances from the maternal circulation through the placenta.
1. DEFINITION
These are the membranes which do not form any part of
the embryo proper but performs various functions which
assist in the development of the embryo . These are
discarded at the time of hatching. These membranes
formed outside the embryo.
2. Types of Extra Embryonic Membranes
Yolk Sac
Amnion
Chorion
Allantois
3.Discussed Their
At Time of ORIGIN
It's FUNCTION
After HATCHING
4. AMNIOTIC CAVITY
............................END......................................................
Here provided contents for learning that what are the male and female gametes. How to they form? And described how to both gametes fused (fertilization)on the molecular basis.
Origin of the Lateral Line System
Lateral line is a canal along the side of a fish containing pores that open into tubes supplied with sense organs sensitive to low vibrations.
Robert H. Denison explained the origin of the lateral line system. He explained that early vertebrates had a pore-canal system in the dermis which functioned as a primitive sensory system in detecting water movement.
Through the evidences from fossils, embryology and comparative anatomy, Denison (1966) established that the inner ear is closely related to the lateral line system. He found a distinct relationship between the pore canal system and the lateral line in Osteotraci.
The inner ear and the lateral line are developed from ectodermal thickenings, called dorso-lateral placodes. These have a number of similarities, including receptors with sensory hairs, and are both innervated by fibers in the acoustico-lateral area of the brain.
The pore canal system is present and developed in Osteostraci (ostracoderm).
It is also present in Heterostraci which is another group of ostracoderms and includes early vertebrates such as lungfishes and crossopterygians.
As its presence is extensive, it is reasonable to suggest that the pore canal system was a primitive character in early vertebrates .
In transverse sections also , it is very difficult to differentiate the pore canal system from a lateral line canal.
Structure of the Lateral Line System
Epidermal structures called neuromasts form the peripheral area of the lateral line.
Neuromasts consist of two types of cells, hair cells and supporting cells.
Hair cells have an epidermal origin and each hair cell has one high kynocyle (5-10 μm) and 30 to 150 short stereocilia (2-3 μm).
The number of hair cells in each neuromast depends on its size, and they can range from dozens to thousands.
Hair cells can be oriented in two opposite directions with each hair cell surrounded by supporting cells.
At the basal part of each hair cell, there are synaptic contacts with afferent and efferent nerve fibers. Afferent fibers, transmit signals to the neural centres of the lateral line and expand at the neuromast base. The regulation of hair cells is achieved by the action of efferent fibers.
Stereocilia and kinocilium of hair cells are immersed into a cupula and are located above the surface of the sensory epithelium.
The cupula is created by a gel-like media, which is secreted by non-receptor cells of the neuromast.
How 3 germ layers are formed in Chick that are endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm.As Chick are polylecithal so cell movements are somewhat restricted and gastrulation is modified as compared to frog.
A chart showing the fate of each part of an early embryo, in a particular blastula stage is called fate maps. It is done because the correct interpretation of gastrulation is impossible without the knowledge of the position which are the presumptive germinal layers (Ectoderm, Mesoderm and Endoderm) occupy in blastula.
Fate mapping is a method used in developmental biology to study the embryonic origin of various adult tissues and structures. The "fate" of each cell or group of cells is mapped onto the embryo, showing which parts of the embryo will develop into which tissue. When carried out at single-cell resolution, this process is called cell lineage tracing. It is also used to trace the development of tumors.
Here provided contents for learning that what are the male and female gametes. How to they form? And described how to both gametes fused (fertilization)on the molecular basis.
Origin of the Lateral Line System
Lateral line is a canal along the side of a fish containing pores that open into tubes supplied with sense organs sensitive to low vibrations.
Robert H. Denison explained the origin of the lateral line system. He explained that early vertebrates had a pore-canal system in the dermis which functioned as a primitive sensory system in detecting water movement.
Through the evidences from fossils, embryology and comparative anatomy, Denison (1966) established that the inner ear is closely related to the lateral line system. He found a distinct relationship between the pore canal system and the lateral line in Osteotraci.
The inner ear and the lateral line are developed from ectodermal thickenings, called dorso-lateral placodes. These have a number of similarities, including receptors with sensory hairs, and are both innervated by fibers in the acoustico-lateral area of the brain.
The pore canal system is present and developed in Osteostraci (ostracoderm).
It is also present in Heterostraci which is another group of ostracoderms and includes early vertebrates such as lungfishes and crossopterygians.
As its presence is extensive, it is reasonable to suggest that the pore canal system was a primitive character in early vertebrates .
In transverse sections also , it is very difficult to differentiate the pore canal system from a lateral line canal.
Structure of the Lateral Line System
Epidermal structures called neuromasts form the peripheral area of the lateral line.
Neuromasts consist of two types of cells, hair cells and supporting cells.
Hair cells have an epidermal origin and each hair cell has one high kynocyle (5-10 μm) and 30 to 150 short stereocilia (2-3 μm).
The number of hair cells in each neuromast depends on its size, and they can range from dozens to thousands.
Hair cells can be oriented in two opposite directions with each hair cell surrounded by supporting cells.
At the basal part of each hair cell, there are synaptic contacts with afferent and efferent nerve fibers. Afferent fibers, transmit signals to the neural centres of the lateral line and expand at the neuromast base. The regulation of hair cells is achieved by the action of efferent fibers.
Stereocilia and kinocilium of hair cells are immersed into a cupula and are located above the surface of the sensory epithelium.
The cupula is created by a gel-like media, which is secreted by non-receptor cells of the neuromast.
How 3 germ layers are formed in Chick that are endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm.As Chick are polylecithal so cell movements are somewhat restricted and gastrulation is modified as compared to frog.
A chart showing the fate of each part of an early embryo, in a particular blastula stage is called fate maps. It is done because the correct interpretation of gastrulation is impossible without the knowledge of the position which are the presumptive germinal layers (Ectoderm, Mesoderm and Endoderm) occupy in blastula.
Fate mapping is a method used in developmental biology to study the embryonic origin of various adult tissues and structures. The "fate" of each cell or group of cells is mapped onto the embryo, showing which parts of the embryo will develop into which tissue. When carried out at single-cell resolution, this process is called cell lineage tracing. It is also used to trace the development of tumors.
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Introduction:
RNA interference (RNAi) or Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing (PTGS) is an important biological process for modulating eukaryotic gene expression.
It is highly conserved process of posttranscriptional gene silencing by which double stranded RNA (dsRNA) causes sequence-specific degradation of mRNA sequences.
dsRNA-induced gene silencing (RNAi) is reported in a wide range of eukaryotes ranging from worms, insects, mammals and plants.
This process mediates resistance to both endogenous parasitic and exogenous pathogenic nucleic acids, and regulates the expression of protein-coding genes.
What are small ncRNAs?
micro RNA (miRNA)
short interfering RNA (siRNA)
Properties of small non-coding RNA:
Involved in silencing mRNA transcripts.
Called “small” because they are usually only about 21-24 nucleotides long.
Synthesized by first cutting up longer precursor sequences (like the 61nt one that Lee discovered).
Silence an mRNA by base pairing with some sequence on the mRNA.
Discovery of siRNA?
The first small RNA:
In 1993 Rosalind Lee (Victor Ambros lab) was studying a non- coding gene in C. elegans, lin-4, that was involved in silencing of another gene, lin-14, at the appropriate time in the
development of the worm C. elegans.
Two small transcripts of lin-4 (22nt and 61nt) were found to be complementary to a sequence in the 3' UTR of lin-14.
Because lin-4 encoded no protein, she deduced that it must be these transcripts that are causing the silencing by RNA-RNA interactions.
Types of RNAi ( non coding RNA)
MiRNA
Length (23-25 nt)
Trans acting
Binds with target MRNA in mismatch
Translation inhibition
Si RNA
Length 21 nt.
Cis acting
Bind with target Mrna in perfect complementary sequence
Piwi-RNA
Length ; 25 to 36 nt.
Expressed in Germ Cells
Regulates trnasposomes activity
MECHANISM OF RNAI:
First the double-stranded RNA teams up with a protein complex named Dicer, which cuts the long RNA into short pieces.
Then another protein complex called RISC (RNA-induced silencing complex) discards one of the two RNA strands.
The RISC-docked, single-stranded RNA then pairs with the homologous mRNA and destroys it.
THE RISC COMPLEX:
RISC is large(>500kD) RNA multi- protein Binding complex which triggers MRNA degradation in response to MRNA
Unwinding of double stranded Si RNA by ATP independent Helicase
Active component of RISC is Ago proteins( ENDONUCLEASE) which cleave target MRNA.
DICER: endonuclease (RNase Family III)
Argonaute: Central Component of the RNA-Induced Silencing Complex (RISC)
One strand of the dsRNA produced by Dicer is retained in the RISC complex in association with Argonaute
ARGONAUTE PROTEIN :
1.PAZ(PIWI/Argonaute/ Zwille)- Recognition of target MRNA
2.PIWI (p-element induced wimpy Testis)- breaks Phosphodiester bond of mRNA.)RNAse H activity.
MiRNA:
The Double-stranded RNAs are naturally produced in eukaryotic cells during development, and they have a key role in regulating gene expression .
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Slide 1: Title Slide
Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Slide 2: Introduction to Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Definition: Extrachromosomal inheritance refers to the transmission of genetic material that is not found within the nucleus.
Key Components: Involves genes located in mitochondria, chloroplasts, and plasmids.
Slide 3: Mitochondrial Inheritance
Mitochondria: Organelles responsible for energy production.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in mitochondria.
Inheritance Pattern: Maternally inherited, meaning it is passed from mothers to all their offspring.
Diseases: Examples include Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) and mitochondrial myopathy.
Slide 4: Chloroplast Inheritance
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Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA): Circular DNA molecule found in chloroplasts.
Inheritance Pattern: Often maternally inherited in most plants, but can vary in some species.
Examples: Variegation in plants, where leaf color patterns are determined by chloroplast DNA.
Slide 5: Plasmid Inheritance
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Significance: Important in biotechnology for gene cloning and genetic engineering.
Slide 6: Mechanisms of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Non-Mendelian Patterns: Do not follow Mendel’s laws of inheritance.
Cytoplasmic Segregation: During cell division, organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are randomly distributed to daughter cells.
Heteroplasmy: Presence of more than one type of organellar genome within a cell, leading to variation in expression.
Slide 7: Examples of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Four O’clock Plant (Mirabilis jalapa): Shows variegated leaves due to different cpDNA in leaf cells.
Petite Mutants in Yeast: Result from mutations in mitochondrial DNA affecting respiration.
Slide 8: Importance of Extrachromosomal Inheritance
Evolution: Provides insight into the evolution of eukaryotic cells.
Medicine: Understanding mitochondrial inheritance helps in diagnosing and treating mitochondrial diseases.
Agriculture: Chloroplast inheritance can be used in plant breeding and genetic modification.
Slide 9: Recent Research and Advances
Gene Editing: Techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 are being used to edit mitochondrial and chloroplast DNA.
Therapies: Development of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) for preventing mitochondrial diseases.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summary: Extrachromosomal inheritance involves the transmission of genetic material outside the nucleus and plays a crucial role in genetics, medicine, and biotechnology.
Future Directions: Continued research and technological advancements hold promise for new treatments and applications.
Slide 11: Questions and Discussion
Invite Audience: Open the floor for any questions or further discussion on the topic.
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2. Extra embryonic membrane: These are the membranes which do not
form any part of the embryo proper but performs various functions which assist in
the development of the embryo. These are discarded at the time of hatching.
These membranes formed outside the embryo .
Amniotes: These are the vertebrates group whose eggs contain extra
embryonic membranes for protecting the embryo. They lay eggs on the land.
Therefore ,in chick and other amniotes the following extra embryonic membrane
develop in them for the protection, respiration and nutrition of the embryo.
Example: Reptiles, Birds and Mammals.
An amniotes: These are the vertebrates group whose eggs do not contain
extra embryonic membranes during embryonic development. They lay eggs in the
water. Example: Fish, Amphibian.
3. Extra embryonic membranes in chick
In chick, the presence of an enormous amount of yolk and embryonic life to
be spent within a shell is correlated with the development of extra-embryonic
membranes. Original blastoderm is a small disc, which spreads by peripheral
expansion and eventually covers the entire surface of the egg. But only the
most central region is directly connected with the formation of the embryo
proper. All the remainder of the blastoderm is extra-embryonic.
There are four types of extra embryonic membranes in birds-
1. Yolk sac.
2. Amnion.
3. Chorion.
4. Allantois
4. Extra embryonic membrane:
These are the membranes which do not form any part of the embryo proper but
performs various functions which assist in the development of the embryo. These
are discarded at the time of hatching. These membranes formed outside the
embryo.
5. 1. Yolk sac: It is the first structure to develop among the embryonic
membrane. In 16 hours stag, the embryonic entrones is situated over the
yolk in the form of a flat and circular space.`
• Formed from splanchnopleure (inner endoderm and outer mesoderm).
• Well developed in the animals with megalecithal egg as reptiles, birds and
Prototheria.
• Formed completely on the 9 th day of incubation. In human it is vestigial.
• The yolk –sac gradually grow over yolk to completely surround it.
• The yolk is used up with the increase in size of the embryo and the yolk –sac
gradually reduce in size.
6. Functions of Yolk sac:
1.It surrounds the yolk. Its main function is in digestion. It
serve as extra embryonic gut.
2. It help in digestion of yolk and transfer the digested
material to the developing embryo.
3. First respiratory organ in the embryo.
4. Form yolk sac placenta in the marsupials.
7. Development of yolk sac-
In reptiles and birds, the somatopleure and splanchnopleure develop from the
periphery of the blast disc. These usually spread peripherally over the yolk mass.
Soon afterwards, the embryo undergoes series of folds, which appear all around
the body of the embryo. These folds are termed as the body folds. The extra
embryonic splanchnopleure (splanchnic mesoderm + endoderm) constantly
spreads over the yolk mass and eventually yolk sac encloses the mass of yolk in a
large measure. The yolk sac, however, not surrounds the yolk fully. A small
passage is left on the ventral side for the embryo to absorb the remains of
albumen at a later stage. Immediately with the formation of the yolk sac, the intra
embryonic splanchnopleure is subjected to fold resembling with the more
superficial body folds i.e., the intra embryonic folds. The intra embryonic folds
give rise to walled digestive tract, or gut, in the body of the embryo. The middle
of the embryonic gut remains open to the yolk beneath. At this level, yolk sac is
connected to the digestive tract by a constricted yolk stalk.
8. 2. Amnion:
Formed of somatopleure (inner ectoderm and outer mesoderm). It surrounds the
embryo. In 13 somite stage of the embryonic development of chick, It appears
after 30 hours of incubation. A amniotic cavity is present between the amnion
membrane and the embryo, which filled with the amniotic fluid. In this fluid filled
cavity embryo floats.
9. Function of Amnion:
The fluid filled in the amniotic cavity forms a sort of pool for the embryo and
therefore, performs the following functions-
1. It prevents the embryo from drying.
2. Protection of the embryo from the mechanical injury and desiccation.
3. It protects the embryo from external shock.
4. It prevents the embryo from sticking to the shell or embryonic membranes.
5. It also helps in the absorption of the albumen.
6. The amniotic fluid allows freedom of motion to the embryo .
7. It is working as a barrier of outer organisms.
8. In most mammals of a part of the chorion forms finger-like out-growths called
chorionic villi. That penetrates into corresponding crypts or depressions in the wall
of the uterus. It is at this site where exchange of substances occurs found in the
inner cell mass begin to spread along the inner surface on the trophoblast and
surround the internal cavity of the blastocyte in the same way as the endodermal
cell in reptiles and birds surrounded the mass of uncleaved egg.
10. 3. Chorion:
Formed of somatopleure (outer ectoderm and inner mesoderm). It forms the
outermost boundary. Space between amnion and chorion is called chorionic cavity
which further provides protection to the embryo.
Function of chorion:
1. It is outer layer, therefore, it is the place where exchange of substance occurs
between embryonic tissue in the maternal environment.
2. It acts as a respiratory organ and is in contact with the allantois.
3. In most mammals it develops villi which penetrate into the tissue of uterus wall
and increase the absorptive area of chorion.
4. Blood vessels are developing after the formation of allantochorion and this is
working as a lung. It takes O2, from atmosphere and removes CO2, to the
atmosphere.
5. It provides calcium for skeleton of developing embryo by transportation of Ca by
shell.
11. Development of Amnion & Chorion-
The amnion and chorion are developed jointly as upward projecting folds, the
amniotic folds of the extra embryonic somatopleure. The amniotic folds are
named according to their location. They are amniotic head fold and amniotic tail
fold. The amniotic fold first appears as a transverse fold in front of the head. It
is called amniotic head fold. It grows upwards and then bends backwards, over
the anterior end of the head and covers it as with a hood. Another fold develops
behind the embryo. It is termed as amniotic tail fold. All these folds finally
cover an embryo in two sheets of somatopleure. The inner somatopleuric sheet
becomes the amnion and the outer, the chorion.
The amnion consists of a layer of extra embryonic ectoderm on the inside and a
layer of extra embryonic somatic mesoderm on the outside whereas, the chorion
is made up of a layer of extra embryonic ectoderm on the outside and a layer of
extra embryonic somatic mesoderm on the inside. The cavity between the
amnion and the embryo is called the amniotic cavity. In between, the amnion
and the chorion is the chorionic cavity or extra embryonic coelom.
12. 4. Allantois:
Formation of Allantois membrane is starting in the 29 somatic stage of after
60 hours incubation. Formed of splanchnopleure (inner endoderm and
outer splanchnic mesoderm). Connected with the hindgut of the embryo.
Develops on the third day of incubation from the floor of the hind gut as a
outgrowth.
13. Development of allantois -The allantois arises as a ventral outgrowth of the
splanchnopleure from the hindgut on the third day of incubation. It slowly enlarges
as holosac and expands inside exocoel. Its walls are formed of an outer splanchnic
mesoderm and inner endoderm. The proximal part of the allantois forms a slender
neck or the allantoic stalk with which it remains connected with the hindgut of the
embryo. The distal part of the allantois expands and penetrates between the amnion
and the yolk sac on one side and the chorion on the other side. By the middle of the
incubation period, the allantois spreads all around the egg underneath the chorion.
The mesoderm on the external surface of the allantois fuses with that of the chorion
forming a conjoined chorio-allantoic membrane.
14. Function of allantois:
The allontois is highly muscular from the beginning, As a result of the
formation of the allanto-chorion the blood vessels become dispersed over the
inner surface of the porous shell. Thus, it performs the following functions –
1. It acts as a respiratory organ. It is working as a lung and provides
atmospheric O2, to the embryo by porous shell. It is working of the
exchange of gases because it is situated near the porous shell.
2. It collects the embryonic villi and working as a excretory organ (urinary
bladder) of embryo.
3. Also helps in digestion and nutrition from albumen and calcium of the shell.
4. It helps in removal of waste products, e.g, CO2, urea, etc. of metabolism
from the embryo.
5.
15. Importance of foetal membranes:
• The presence of amnion, allantois and chorion is an adaptation
for terrestrial life of animals. Their presence enables the embryo
and adult to live on land.
• The presence of yolk-sac is for different purposes. It acts as a
digestive and absorptive surface through which the embryo
gets the yolk.