Embryology encompasses the following:
* Gametogenesis: The formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells)
* Fertilization: The union of sperm and egg
* Cleavage: The series of cell divisions that occur after fertilization
* Gastrulation: The formation of the three germ layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm)
* Organogenesis: The development of organs from the germ layers
* Growth and differentiation: The increase in size and specialization of cells and tissues
Embryology is a fascinating field that helps us understand the fundamental processes of life and how complex organisms develop from a single cell. It has important implications for human health, including the development of new therapies for birth defects and infertility.
