Examination of the physiologic processes driving embryonic development and pregnancy; focus on embryo implantation, establishment of the placenta, development of the fetal circulatory systems and the molecular processes governing embryo differentiation and development; special emphasis on the major organ systems affected by pediatric disease and on the actions of teratogens. Prerequisites: BICH 409, BICH 410, or equivalent; or approval of instructor Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the physiologic processes driving embryonic development and pregnancy; focus on embryo implantation, establishment of the placenta, development of the fetal circulatory systems and the molecular processes governing embryo differentiation and development; special emphasis on the major organ systems affected by pediatric disease and on the actions of teratogens. Prerequisites: BICH 409, BICH 410, or equivalent; or approval of instructor Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
