Organogenesis is the process by which the three germ layers (ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm) develop into the internal organs of an organism. Cells from each germ layer proliferate, migrate, and reaggregate to form various tissues that then differentiate into organs. The germ layers develop organs through folding, splitting, and condensation of cells. In humans, internal organ development through organogenesis occurs between 3 to 8 weeks of gestation.

1. BY KHADIJA AKRAM
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DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
Organogenesis

2. Organogenesis
• Organogenesis is the process by which the
ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm develop
into the internal organs of the organism.
• Cells of each germ layer proliferate, migrate,
reaggregate and differentiate into various
tissues that form the organs (organogenesis)

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4. How does it occur?
• The germ layers in organogenesis differ by
three processes:
• folds,
• splits, and
• Condensation Cells of each germ layer
proliferate, migrate, reaggregate and
differentiate into various tissues that form the
organs (organogenesis)

5. When does it occur?
• Internal organs initiate development in
humans within the 3rd to 8th weeks in utero.