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==Lab 1 Assessment==
==Lab 1 Assessment==
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<quiz display=simple>
<quiz display=simple>
{There are many different types of lumen abnormalities that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Indicate whether the following statement is true or false:
Stenosis is a condition where the lumen is interrupted (or a passage in the body is usually abnormally closed or absent).
|type="()"}
- True
+ False
|| Stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of the lumen, usually caused by a lesion. The interruption of the lumen, where there is congenital absence of a normal opening, is called Atresia.


{What 3 major body cavities does the coelomic cavity form?
{What 3 major body cavities does the coelomic cavity form?
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- Endoderm, Mesoderm, Ectoderm
- Endoderm, Mesoderm, Ectoderm
+ Pericardial, pleural, peritoneal
+ Pericardial, pleural, peritoneal
- Dorsal body cavity, Superior body cavity, Ventral body cavity
- Cranial cavity, Thoracic cavity, Abdominal cavity
|| Endoderm (inner layer), Mesoderm (middle layer) and Ectoderm (outer layer) are germ layers that form during embryogenesis. The mesoderm first goes through segmentation to form paraxial, intermediate mesoderm and lateral plate mesoderm. Lateral plate mesoderm segments into somatic and splanchnic mesoderm. The space formed in the middle is called the coelomic cavity. A coelom is a body cavity filled with fluid and is lined with epithelium derived from the mesoderm. The coelomic cavity forms 3 major body cavities: pericardial, pleural and peritoneal.- see XVI.B
- Foregut, midgut, hindgut
|| The Endoderm (inner layer), Mesoderm (middle layer) and Ectoderm (outer layer) are germ layers that form during embryogenesis. The mesoderm first goes through segmentation to form paraxial, intermediate mesoderm and lateral plate mesoderm. Lateral plate mesoderm segments into somatic and splanchnic mesoderm. The space formed in the middle is called the coelomic cavity. A coelom is a body cavity filled with fluid and is lined with epithelium derived from the mesoderm. The coelomic cavity forms 3 major body cavities: pericardial, pleural and peritoneal.


{A defensive player is marking an offensive player with the disc. The defensive player gets to 'Five' in the stall count when the offensive player calls out 'disc space'. The defensive player agrees with the call and should :
{Explain the vascular supply of the foregut, midgut and hindgut.
|type="()"}
|type="()"}
- step back and continue counting from 'One'
- The foregut is supplied by the aorta. The midgut is supplied by the celiac artery. The hindgut is supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery.
+ step back and continue counting from 'Four'
- The foregut is supplied by branches of the superior mesenteric artery. The midgut and the hindgut are both supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery.
- step back and continue counting from 'Five'
+ The foregut is supplied by branches of the celiac artery. The midgut is supplied by branches of the superior mesenteric artery. The hindgut is supplied by branches of the inferior mesenteric artery.
- step back and continue counting from 'Six'
|| The gastrointestinal tract is separated into 3 portions - the foregut, midgut and hindgut - and all contribute to different parts of the tract. The foregut is the anterior part of the gut and is supplied by the celiac artery. It includes the trachea, lungs, oesophagus and stomach. The midgut lies in the middle and is the portion from which most of the intestines develop, including structures such as the jejunum, ileum, cecum and appendix. It is supplied by the superior mesenteric artery. The posterior part of the gut is called the hindgut and that is supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery. It consists of the half transverse colon, descending colon, rectum and superior part of the anal canal.
||see section XIV.B.3 and XIV.B.7 - ''"When a marking violation is called, play does not stop. The violation must be corrected before the marker can resume the stall count with the number last uttered before the call minus one".''


{The disc stops on the sideline after an incomplete pass. A player for the team to play offense stretches out so his feet are five feet apart then picks up the disc. The offensive player has a choice of which foot to use as a pivot when bringing the disc back into play.
{Ladd's Bands are fibrous bands of peritoneal tissue that attach the cecum to the abdominal wall, creating a blockage in the duodenum. In what abnormality is this condition found?
|type="()"}
|type="()"}
-true
+ In the malrotation of the intestine
+false
- Intestinal Aganglionosis
|| False.  XIII.A.2. ''"If possession is gained at the spot where the disc is to be put into play, the thrower must establish a pivot at the spot of the disc."''
- Gastroschisis
- Meckel's Diverticulum
|| Ladd's Bands are a series of bands of peritoneal tissue in the disarrangement of intestines - that is, Intestinal Malrotation. To treat this, the surgeon must untwist the intestines and cut the Ladd's Bands.
 
</quiz>


{A handler throws a very low pass to a receiver who manages to snag the disc. A defensive player calls the disc 'down' since she saw the disc brush the grass before possession was gained. The offensive player states that he was watching the disc the whole time and adamantly denies the disc brushed the grass, suggesting perhaps the wind from the low pass moved the grass. None of the other players had a good view of what happened.
What is the correct resolution when an agreement cannot be reached ?
|type="()"}
+ do it over again (back to the player who threw the disputed pass).
- defensive calls override offensive when it comes to disc up/down.
- the offensive player was closer to the disc, therefor had best perspective and makes the call.
|| XVI.D ''"If a dispute arises concerning an infraction or the outcome of a play (e.g., a catch where no one had a good perspective), and the teams cannot come to a satisfactory resolution, play stops, and the disc is returned to the thrower and put into play with a check (VIII.D), with the count reached plus one or at six if over five."''


{The receiver of a pass has final say on whether she is in or out of bounds on a reception.
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|-bgcolor="FAF5FF"
- true
| [mailto:m.hill@unsw.edu.au Mark Hill] 17 October 2016 - Good range of questions . Question 1 simple T/F, not much testing of knowledge. Question 2 gives a poor range of options, pretty easy to guess. Question 3 better question design. Question 4 three of the options have a simple name while the correct answer is spelt out, would have been a better option as "Intestinal Malrotation" matching the format of the other options.
+ false
| Assessment 4.5/5
|| The player with the ''best perspective'' makes the call. See II.A, XI.C, XV.E, and  XVI.D
|}


{An offensive player cuts down the field and makes a diving bid for the disc. She catches the disc and her feet land in the endzone before she slides out of bounds. Near the end of her slide, her opponent's bag (off the field) knocks the disc out of her hands before she gets up.
==Lab 5 Assessment==
|type="()"}
I have completed the course review questionnaire.
- Point
- Receiver gets the disc on the goal line
+ Incomplete pass
||see sections are II.O.2 ''"Loss of possession due to ground contact related to a catch negates that player’s possession up to that point."'', XI.A ''"A goal is scored when an in-bounds player catches any legal pass in the end zone of attack, and retains possession of the disc throughout all ground contact related to the catch."'' In II.F 'Ground Contact' is defined as ''"All player contact with the ground directly related to a specific event or maneuver (e.g., jumping, diving, leaning or falling), including landing or recovering after being off-balance. Items on the ground are considered part of the ground''".


{The offense (team A) sends a striker deep and the handler hucks the disc to them. The deep defender (team B) manages to sky the offensive player and catch the disc. The defender then puts the disc on the ground and sprints to get into cutting position.
{| width=95%
|type="()"}
|-bgcolor="FAF5FF"
- the D stands - team B keeps possession
| [mailto:m.hill@unsw.edu.au Mark Hill] 17 October 2016 - course review questionnaire, thanks.
+ double turnover - team A gets the disc where the team B player dropped it
| Assessment 5/5
||see section II.T.2 ''An intentionally dropped disc is considered a thrown disc.''
|}


{Any uncontested foul committed by a defender that affects an attempted reception in the endzone results in a point.
==Lab 6 Assessment==
|type="()"}
CDH1/Epithelial cadherin mutations are correlated with cleft lip or palate.
- true
+ false
|| Only an uncontested defensive foul that results in ''loss of possession'' is a point.  see XI.A.


{When initiating a stall count there must be a full second between announcing 'Stalling' and 'One'.
<pubmed>15831593</pubmed>
|type="()"}
- true
+ false
|| There must be a second between each number in the count, but not after the initial 'Stalling'  see XIV.A


{It is valid for a thrower to call a 'Fast Count' violation if their marker did not initiate the stall count with the word 'Stalling'.
How does this mutation affect developmental signalling in normal development?
|type="()"}
The CDH1 gene encodes the protein epithelial cadherin (E cadherin), which is located within the membrane that encloses epithelial cells. The main function of the E cadherin is cell adhesion, in order to form organized tissues. It also acts as a tumour suppressor protein and is required in the regulation of the activity of certain genes, controlling of cell maturation and transmitting of chemical signals within cells. CDH1 gene mutations are linked with thyroid, breast and ovarian cancer. When the CDH1 gene loses its function, it is believed to be involved in cancer progression by increasing invasion and proliferation.
+ true
- false
|| see XIV.B.1.a ''If the marker does not say 'stalling' to initiate or resume a stall count, counts at intervals of less than one second, or skips a number in the count, it is a fast count.''


{Offensive player receives the disc while running at high speed, does not change direction but fakes a throw then delivers a quick pass before his third step after catching. Can 'travel' legitimately be called?
|type="()"}
- yes
+ no
||see section II.M and XV.C - Normally a fake requires a player with the disc to commit to a pivot, but XV.C explicitly makes an exception ''If a player catches the disc while running or jumping the player may release a pass without attempting to stop and without setting a pivot, provided that..''


{| width=95%
|-bgcolor="FAF5FF"
| [mailto:m.hill@unsw.edu.au Mark Hill] 17 October 2016 - [http://www.omim.org/entry/192090 CDH1] is a novel factor and you summary is useful. It would have been good to also include the signaling pathway involved.
| Assessment 5/5
|}


{It is a violation to not verify that one's reception was in bounds when an opposing player calls "Check Feet".
==Lab 7 Assessment==
|type="()"}
- true
+ false
|| "Check Feet" is not a call in Ultimate. If a player believes that the reception was out of bounds and believes they had best perspective, they should simply call the player "out".


What is/are the dystrophin mutation(s)?
What is the function of dystrophin? Dystrophin is a protein that is mainly found in skeletal and cardiac muscle, with a small amount located in the nerve cells of the brain.
In skeletal (movement) and cardiac (heart) muscles, Dystrophin is part of a protein complex whose function is to strengthen muscle fibres and protect them from injury during contraction and relaxation of the muscles. It acts as an anchor, linking each muscle cell's cytoskeleton with the extracellular matrix. It can also be involved in cell signalling as it communicates with proteins that send and receive chemical signals.
   
   
{A dead disc is when play has stopped. Is there possibility of turnover?
What other tissues/organs are affected by this disorder?
|type="()"}
What therapies exist for DMD? Steroids can be used as treatment, however, there is no cure.
- yes
What animal models are available for muscular dystrophy? MDX mouse
+ no
 
||see section II.R.3
 
Find a PUBMED article on the current status of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27542949
 
- what sort of tissues are affected
- current status of therapeutic
- is it more prevalent
- more common among ?
- how is it diagnosed?
DMD due to a mutation ____ on the X chromosome
how big is the protein?
is it the same mutation for every DMD patient?
 
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| [mailto:m.hill@unsw.edu.au Mark Hill] 17 October 2016 - You have answered some of the questions, but not provided citations for your data sources.
| Assessment 4/5
|}
 
==Lab 8 Assessment==
Completed the quiz during the lab.
 
{| width=95%
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| [mailto:m.hill@unsw.edu.au Mark Hill] 27 October 2016 - Very well done. Hard to give more feedback when you get all the questions correct.
| Assessment 8/8
|}
 
==Lab 9 Assessment==
These are very good reviews of the project pages, with some specific examples. They include a balanced critical assessment, perhaps a little too on the positive side, given the existing status of some of these pages. 8/10
 
===Group 1 Peer Review: WnT signalling pathway===
Good job to Group 1 for putting together what they have so far. It is evident that they have appropriately delegated various sections of the pathway to different people, and each member has put in a good amount of time and effort into this project.
 
The various signalling pathways: Canonical pathway, Non-Canonical pathway and the WnT-Calcium Ion Pathway are clearly outlined and have a reasonable amount of content each. However, ‘Non-Canonical Pathway’ differs from the other two, as it contains subheadings such as Pathways, Role and Studies. I suggest that there should be a consistency between the three pathways – that is, add the same subheadings for the other two. This refines the project as it makes them easier to understand and compare. In addition, more information should be added on how the pathway is involved in the process of embryology.
 
Reading through the project and having very limited knowledge of the WnT signalling pathway made it difficult to understand majority of the content. I think it would be very beneficial if a brief introduction of the pathway was added at the beginning of the project, so students like me could grasp some understanding before delving into heavy research. In addition, seeing as the glossary is blank at the moment, it would be very helpful if the definitions of medical jargon such as ‘Gaq/11’, ‘PIP2’ and ‘IP3’ was added. This would definitely aid in my understanding of the components of the pathway.
 
The references are placed at the end of each signalling pathway, which I understand is helpful because it shows what articles the student used to gain the content. However, a complete reference list at the bottom of the page is standard, and would also make the page look cleaner. A positive aspect of the project is how well researched and  clearly presented the research is. I suggest this group add in pictures as visual aid to support the content. It can be a picture of the pathway/s, a timeline of the history, or anything related to how the pathway is involved in embryology. Extra subheadings such as ‘History’ and ‘Current research’ would also be beneficial.
 
Overall, I think Group 1 has done a great job so far. Once pictures and extra content is added, their project will be even better. All group members have contributed to the project and the information is relevant and neatly displayed.
 
 
===Group 2 Peer Review: Notch signalling pathway===
Wow! Group 2, I was very impressed with your page. The information is organized and clearly presented under relevant headings and subheadings, with the amount of content demonstrating that you have done your research. The ‘Introduction’ at the start of your page was well written – it was short but included everything necessary, such as the processes that involve the Notch signaling pathway, how it is activated and how it is a part of the process of embryology. The history of the pathway, formatted in a timeline, could not have been done any better! I found it very easy to understand because it was presented so clearly. If it is possible to add a few more points, I think that will enhance that section even more.
 
The content is correctly citied in this page. I was very impressed with the use of in-text references, as it enables students like me to easily access the article they have used. In addition, the complete reference list at the bottom of the page showed a large number of articles, which demonstrates that this group has done significant research relating to basic and applied sciences that goes beyond the formal teaching activities.
 
Another positive aspect of the project is how well they have explored the Notch signalling pathway’s roles in embryonic development, which they further split into the Cardiovascular section and the Central Nervous system. Under the Cardiovascular system are numerous subheadings that further delve into how different parts of the system, such as the heart valve and atrioventricular canal, are developed. This fulfils the criteria of showing the specific role in embryonic development. I would suggest that the group add more information under Central Nervous system to balance out the content (though I am aware this is an unfinished project).
 
Overall, it is evident that Group 2 has diligently and consistently worked on this project. They have done an amazing job so far, and the project will become even better once more things are added and everything is finalised. Great job!
 
===Group 3 Peer Review: FGFR Pathway===
Group 3, you have done an excellent job so far. Your page is well organized, with relevant headings of the topic such as ‘Role in Embryonic development’ and ‘Subtypes of FGFR’ that explore different elements of the FGFR pathway. A substantial amount of information is placed under the appropriate subheadings, which is good, however there are still a few where content needs to be added to improve the project. This page has a lot of potential and will be very informative once finished.
 
The introduction is very effective because it is short and succinct. It states what processes the FGFR pathway is involved in and mentions how it is involved in early development. There has been a good start to the history of the pathway. More dates and significant events, such as discoveries, should also be added here.
 
I like how you have included an ‘Overview’ of the pathway. It is a good reference point for students like me (who don’t know much about FGFR Pathway) to refer back to when content gets too confusing. In addition, the subtypes of FGFR were presented effectively through the use of a table. The organised structure of the table made it simple to understand, quick to read, and easy to compare the different subtypes. Well done!
 
Another positive aspect of the project is how you have incorporated pictures that support the content. I especially find the flowchart of the FGFR pathway very useful because it visually shows the process of the pathway. It is correctly citied and balances out the look of the page (instead of blocks of information in long paragraphs). In addition, I love how you guys have added a quiz. It offers something different to the project.
 
A good start has been made to the glossary. The purpose of a glossary is to simplify the meaning so that it is easier to understand. However, the definition was still a bit too complicated for me. Also, I suggest that more words should be added.
 
I was impressed by the use of in-text references throughout the project as it demonstrates that you have done significant research on this topic. The complete reference list at the bottom of the project contains a large number of articles, which is excellent. All articles used in this project have been correctly citied.
All in all, Group 3, you have done an amazing job! With a few minor tweaks and adding more information, I am sure that you will receive good marks for this project.
 
 
===Group 4 Peer Review: Hedgehog signalling pathway===
Group 4 is off to a good start for this project. Before anything else, I strongly encourage that you guys add an ‘Introduction’ to your page, briefly explaining the importance of the pathway and in what processes it is involved in. Alternatively, an ‘Overview’ of the topic would also be helpful to give us readers an outline on what your page will be about.
 
The picture of the Hedgehog signalling pathway process at the top of the page is good and correctly referenced. However, on its own, I do not fully understand the pathway – I think it would be more effective if the picture were placed beside information that described the steps of the pathway. Moreover, it would make the page visually appealing if more pictures (that of course, support the content) were added. In regards to the 'History' of the pathway, it is clear that information is yet to be added. I suggest something other than text, such as a timeline or a table, to be used – it gives a break from the long paragraphs of information and is much more easier to read. The information on the page is correctly citied, with the complete reference list at the bottom of the page and the use of in-text references. However, I noticed that the ‘Organogenesis’ section had no in-text references and suggest that there be consistency with citation in this project.
 
A critical aspect of the page is that they do not explain how the pathway is involved in the process of embryology, not even a heading to show that they will write about it. Showing how the Hedgehog signalling pathway is involved in early development is one of the main aspects of this project, so it is important that this group starts working on that section.
 
Overall, Group 4 has showed great progress and have a lot of potential to make the page even better. They have demonstrated that they are capable of producing an excellent and nformative page, but just need to add more parts of the pathway that are essential for this project.


{An offensive player catches a disc while heading towards the sideline at full sprint. Her momentum takes her out of bounds where she falls. After regaining her composure, she jogs back to the sideline and establishes a pivot. A player on defense, waiting at the sideline where the offensive receiver went out, had started counting and is at stall 'six' when the offensive player establishes her pivot.
===Group 5 Peer Review: T-box genes and their signalling===
|type="()"}
Group 5, your project is the best I have seen out of all the groups! The amount of time and effort you have put in is notably evident in how much information your page holds. There are so many elements to the page, such as the Features, Origins, Functions of the T-box genes and many more. I am very impressed with what you guys have created.
- The offensive player may call 'fast count'.
+ The defensive player is playing according to the rules.
|| A defensive player can start the stall count as soon as the offensive player gains possession. There are two key sections of the rules that come into play here - sections XIV.A.2 ''"Only the marker may initiate or continue a stall count, and may do so anytime a thrower has possession of a disc that is live or in play.."'' and II.K ''"Marker: The defensive player within three meters of the thrower’s pivot or of the thrower if no pivot has been established. If the disc is not in play, a defensive player within three meters of a spot on the field where the disc is to be put into play is considered the marker."''


{If you commit a foul, you should always call it yourself.
As I was scrolling down your page, I love how you have used a variety of ways to present your information. For instance, you used a table to display the T-box genes. In this table, you have included the main expression sites during embryogenesis, the function and the abnormalities. The organised structure of the table provides consistency throughout the T-box genes and makes it simple to read and understand. Great work! You have also added multiple pictures throughout the page that supports the content beside it. It is correctly referenced and all is of good sizing and location. The amount of information you have included in your page is balanced out well with the table and the pictures.
|type="()"}
- true
+ false
||A player should never call a foul on themselves. See XVI.A  ''"An infraction may only be called by a player on the infracted team who recognizes that it has occurred.."'' though XIX.A (Etiquette) states "''If an infraction is committed and not called, the player committing the infraction should inform the infracted player or team of the infraction.''"


{A huck goes up to a receiver who was at midfield when the throw was released, the disc floats over the endzone and the receiver and a defender go up for it, but miss.  The receiver calls foul, and the defender contests.  The disc returns to the thrower.  Where do the receiver and defender set up before the disc is put back into play by the thrower?
There is very little to improve with your project. Considering how much information you have put in your project, maybe you can add a quiz to test the reader’s understanding? Also, I noticed that the glossary is still empty. Words and definitions should be added, but this is only a minor area of improvement.
|type="()"}
In regards to the references, I was very impressed with the amount of articles you have used for this project, shown through the correct use of in-text citation and collectively at the reference list at the bottom of the page.
- At the spot of the foul.
- At the goal line.
+ Where they were when the throw went off.
||Players should return to where they were at the ''earlier'' of the foul call or the throw.  In this case, they should return to midfield (keeping the same relative distance to each other) where they were when the throw went off.  See XVI.C.4.b.1.  "''Positioning after a call: If a pass is thrown or attempted before the thrower acknowledges the call or the call is made after the throwing attempt, and if possession reverts to the thrower, all players return to the locations they occupied at the earlier of: the time of the throw, or the time of the call.  If the result of a play stands, players return to the locations they occupied when play stopped.''"


</quiz>
Overall Group 5, you have done an awesome job so far. There are only a few minor improvements that can be done to this project. Great work!




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{{Stem Cell Presentations 2016}}

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Individual Assessments
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Beginning your online work - Working Online in this course

  1. Make your own page.
    1. Log-in to the embryology website using your student ID and Zpass.
    2. Click your student number (shown in red at the top right of the screen following log-in)
    3. Create page using the tab at the top of the page, and save.
  2. Add the following to the top of your page exactly as shown - {{ANAT2341Student2016}}
  3. How would you identify your Type in a group and add to your page.
  4. What was the most interesting thing you learnt in the fertilisation lecture?


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Lab 1 Assessment - Researching a Topic
In the lab I showed you how to find the PubMed reference database and search it using a topic word. Lab 1 assessment will be for you to use this to find a research reference on "fertilization" and write a brief summary of the main finding of the paper.
  1. Add a new Sub-heading "Lab 1 Assessment" (without the quotes).
  2. Search the database for a reference on "fertilisation" published in the last 5 years.
    1. It must be a research article not a Review.
    2. The full paper must be available online, not just the abstract.
  3. Add a link to this reference using its PMID using this code <pubmed>XXXXX</pubmed> replacing the Xs with just the PMID number (no text).
  4. Under the reference write a short summary of the papers main findings.
    1. Only 1-2 paragraphs.
    2. Must not be a copy of the paper abstract.
  5. Save and you are done.

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Lab 2 Assessment - Uploading an Image
  1. Upload a research image using the guide information below. The image uploaded for your individual assessment can relate to your project or from fertilisation to week 3 of development (upload only a single image).
  2. Add that image to your own individual page (see Images) including an image title and its reference link.
  3. No two students should upload the same image, check new images before you upload.
  4. No student can delete an image once uploaded, please contact me by email with the image address and I will delete (with no penalty, just glad to help out).


2016 Group Project Topic - Signaling in Development

OK you are now in a group

  1. Go to the blank group page and add a topic that interests you along with your student signature.
  2. No two groups can do the same topic, but at this stage the final topic has not yet been decided (next week).

Initially the topic can be as specific or as broad as you want.


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Chicken embryo E-cad and P-cad gastrulation[1]

References

  1. <pubmed>27097030</pubmed>
Lab 4 Assessment - GIT Quiz

ANAT2341 Quiz Example | Category:Quiz | ANAT2341 Student 2015 Quiz Questions |

Design 4 quiz questions based upon gastrointestinal tract. Add the quiz to your own page under Lab 4 assessment and provide a sub-sub-heading on the topic of the quiz.

An example is shown below (open this page in view code or edit mode). Note that it is not just how you ask the question, but also how you explain the correct answer.

Lab 5 Assessment - Course Review
Complete the course review questionnaire and add the fact you have completed to your student page.
Lab 6 Assessment - Cleft Lip and Palate
  1. Identify a known genetic mutation that is associated with cleft lip or palate.
  2. Identify a recent research article on this gene.
  3. How does this mutation affect developmental signalling in normal development.
Lab 7 Assessment - Muscular Dystrophy
  1. What is/are the dystrophin mutation(s)?
  2. What is the function of dystrophin?
  3. What other tissues/organs are affected by this disorder?
  4. What therapies exist for DMD?
  5. What animal models are available for muscular dystrophy?
Lab 8 Assessment - Quiz
A brief quiz was held in the practical class on urogenital development.
Lab 9 Assessment - Peer Assessment
  • This will form part of your individual assessment for the course.
  • Each student should now look at each of the other Group projects in the class.
  • Next prepare a critical assessment (should include both positive and negative issues) of each project using the project group assessment criteria.
  • This assessment should be pasted without signature on the top of the specific project's discussion page. (minimum length 3-5 paragraphs/project)
  • This critical assessment should also be pasted on your own student page.
  • Each student should therefore have 5 separate reports pasted on their own page for this assessment item.
  • Length, quality and accuracy of your reports will be part of the overall mark for this assessment.
    • there will be a greater loading on this than simple question assessments.
Lab 10 Assessment - Stem Cells
As part of the assessment for this course, you will give a 15 minutes journal club presentation in Lab 10. For this you will in your current student group discuss a recent (published after 2011) original research article (not a review!) on stem cell biology or technology.
Lab 10 - Stem Cell Presentations 2016
Group Mark Assessor General Comments

Group 1: 15/20

Group 2: 19/20

Group 3: 20/20

Group 4: 19/20

Group 5: 16/20

Group 6: 16/20

The students put great effort in their presentation and we heard a nice variety of studies in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine today. The interaction after the presentation was great.

As general feedback I would like to advise students to:

  • Never discuss M&M as a separate section in journal clubs. I gave this advice prior to the lab, but still most groups did talk through the M&M section.
  • Do not use your slides as cheat sheets, avoid text on slides, know what messages you need to get across, use images to illustrate these
  • Engage with your slides. Talk through them. Point at panels. Gauge your audience’s understanding by making eye contact with them
  • Avoid using abbreviations. Most people do not readily understand these and will lose track
Lab 11 Assessment - Heart Development
Read the following recent review article on heart repair and from the reference list identify a cited research article and write a brief summary of the paper's main findings. Then describe how the original research result was used in the review article.

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ANAT2341Lectures - Textbook chapters  
Lecture (Timetable) Textbook - The Developing Human Textbook - Larsen's Human Embryology
Embryology Introduction Introduction to the Developing Human
Fertilization First Week of Human Development Gametogenesis, Fertilization, and First Week
Week 1 and 2 Second Week of Human Development Second Week: Becoming Bilaminar and Fully Implanting
Week 3 Third Week of Human Development Third Week: Becoming Trilaminar and Establishing Body Axes
Mesoderm Fourth to Eighth Weeks of Human Development Fourth Week: Forming the Embryo
Ectoderm Nervous System Development of the Central Nervous System
Early Vascular Cardiovascular System Development of the Vasculature
Placenta Placenta and Fetal Membranes Development of the Vasculature
Endoderm - GIT Alimentary System Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Respiratory Respiratory System Development of the Respiratory System and Body Cavities
Head Pharyngeal Apparatus, Face, and Neck Development of the Pharyngeal Apparatus and Face
Neural Crest Nervous System Development of the Peripheral Nervous System
Musculoskeletal Muscular System Development of the Musculoskeletal System
Limb Development of Limbs Development of the Limbs
Renal Urogenital System Development of the Urinary System
Genital Urogenital System Development of the Urinary System
Stem Cells
Integumentary Integumentary System Development of the Skin and Its Derivatives
Endocrine Covered through various chapters (see also alternate text), read head and neck, neural crest and renal chapters.
Endocrinology Textbook - Chapter Titles  
Nussey S. and Whitehead S. Endocrinology: An Integrated Approach (2001) Oxford: BIOS Scientific Publishers; ISBN-10: 1-85996-252-1.

Full Table of Contents

Heart Cardiovascular System Development of the Heart
Sensory Development of Eyes and Ears Development of the Eyes
Fetal Fetal Period Fetal Development and the Fetus as Patient
Birth and Revision
Additional Textbook Content - The following concepts also form part of the theory material covered throughout the course.
  1. Principles and Mechanisms of Morphogenesis and Dysmorphogenesis
  2. Common Signaling Pathways Used During Development
  3. Human Birth Defect
ANAT2341 Course Timetable  
Week (Mon) Lecture 1 (Mon 1-2pm) Lecture 2 (Tue 3-4pm) Practical (Fri 1-3pm)
Week 2 (1 Aug) Introduction Fertilization Lab 1
Week 3 (8 Aug) Week 1 and 2 Week 3 Lab 2
Week 4 (15 Aug) Mesoderm Ectoderm Lab 3
Week 5 (22 Aug) Early Vascular Placenta Lab 4
Week 6 (29 Aug) Gastrointestinal Respiratory Lab 5
Week 7 (5 Sep) Head Neural Crest Lab 6
Week 8 (12 Sep) Musculoskeletal Limb Development Lab 7
Week 9 (19 Sep) Renal Genital Lab 8
Mid-semester break
Week 10 (3 Oct) Public Holiday Stem Cells Lab 9
Week 11 (10 Oct) Integumentary Endocrine Lab 10
Week 12 (17 Oct) Heart Sensory Lab 11
Week 13 (24 Oct) Fetal Birth and Revision Lab 12

ANAT2341 2016: Moodle page | ECHO360 | Textbooks | Students 2016 | Projects 2016

How would you identify your type in a group?

I found myself falling under multiple types. However, people who have worked with me in the past have always said that I am enthusiastic and diligent. For this reason, I would classify myself as the Resource Investigator. I'm always excited to do new things and integrate things from outside the box. I don't think I'm very creative with brainstorming new ideas, but with what ideas my teammates do bring, I would try my best to make it happen. It's true how it says that we start off great but tend to lose momentum towards the end. I find that this happens to me a lot, but I always strive to finish off just as enthusiastic as how I started.

What was the most interesting thing you learnt in the fertilisation lecture?

Prior to studying Embryology, I studied Histology and Evolutionary and Functional Biology where I first heard of the process of fertilisation. So, I was familiar with some words/phrases such as 'corpus luteum', 'antrum' and 'the secretory phase', however, I was overwhelmed by the detail explained in the fertilisation lecture. The previous subjects only provided a brief summary and would continue on the course. I also never heard of a lot of the words used in the lecture such as 'gametogenesis' and the process of 'patterning' and 'gastrulation', so there's definitely a lot for me to study. The most interesting thing I learnt in the lecture was how the follicle enlarges, ruptures and releases the oocyte, surrounding cells and fluid in ovulation but not all the follicle gets released. The remainder of the follicle remains in the uterus goes to form corpus luteum, which plays a big role in pregnancy as it secretes progesterone.

Lab Attendance

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Lab 1 Assessment

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For an infertile couple, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can be the solution. The purpose of this article was to explore the most common cause of infertility in both males and females; and to investigate the reasons why many couples, who seem strongly motivated at the beginning, end up discontinuing from IVF cycles in India. In this study, there were 88 cases of IVF. This consisted of couples aged between 20-40 years old who attended IVF clinics during 2009-2012, was in their first cycle of IVF treatment and whose last and only option left was IVF. The research was conducted over a 4 month period from May - August 2013.

In this study, it was found that 21% of the female participants had tubal pathology, making it the most common cause of infertility in women. Another important factor of infertility that should be considered is age. The mean age of the women was 30.9 years old, with 34% between 31-35 years old and 16% between 36-40 years old. If these female participants underwent IVF earlier, their chances of a successful outcome would have increased as age is a significant factor for a positive pregnancy. Oligo-asthenospermia was found to be the most dominant cause among male participants (13%). In addition, poor lifestyle habits such as smoking and stress could have a negative effect on sperm quality, quantity and mobility. The study also concluded that financial burden was the main reason behind IVF cycle drop out, with 65% of the couples discontinuing the treatment due to its high expenses. However, this came as a surprise as only 19% of women were classified under the low-income group and more than half (52%) belonged to the middle-income group. Other minor reasons why couples backed out from the IVF cycle was because 6.25% took on alternative methods such as adoption. An important note to take into consideration is that the infertile couples also go though stress, worry and agony, and unfortunately, those feelings cannot be quantitated.

Mark Hill 18 August 2016 - You have added the citation correctly and written a good brief summary of the article findings. While the paper does relate to fertilisation, it is not linked to the biological process, please stay focussed on the course topics. Assessment 4/5

Lab 2 Assessment

The cell behaviours and its different locations down the AP embryonic axis.jpg

The cell behaviours and its different locations down the AP embryonic axis[1]


Mark Hill 29 August 2016 - All information Reference, Copyright and Student Image template included with the file and citation referenced on your page here.

There are some formatting issues in the file information box, that have not affected your final mark. See my comments with the file.

Assessment 5/5


Lab 3 Assessment

Mark Hill 31 August 2016 - Lab 3 Assessment Quiz - Mesoderm and Ectoderm development.

Question 1 - somites

Question 4 - brain flexures

Question 5 - maternal diet

Assessment 2.5/5


Lab 4 Assessment

1 There are many different types of lumen abnormalities that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Indicate whether the following statement is true or false: Stenosis is a condition where the lumen is interrupted (or a passage in the body is usually abnormally closed or absent).

True
False

2 What 3 major body cavities does the coelomic cavity form?

Endoderm, Mesoderm, Ectoderm
Pericardial, pleural, peritoneal
Cranial cavity, Thoracic cavity, Abdominal cavity
Foregut, midgut, hindgut

3 Explain the vascular supply of the foregut, midgut and hindgut.

The foregut is supplied by the aorta. The midgut is supplied by the celiac artery. The hindgut is supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery.
The foregut is supplied by branches of the superior mesenteric artery. The midgut and the hindgut are both supplied by the inferior mesenteric artery.
The foregut is supplied by branches of the celiac artery. The midgut is supplied by branches of the superior mesenteric artery. The hindgut is supplied by branches of the inferior mesenteric artery.

4 Ladd's Bands are fibrous bands of peritoneal tissue that attach the cecum to the abdominal wall, creating a blockage in the duodenum. In what abnormality is this condition found?

In the malrotation of the intestine
Intestinal Aganglionosis
Gastroschisis
Meckel's Diverticulum


Mark Hill 17 October 2016 - Good range of questions . Question 1 simple T/F, not much testing of knowledge. Question 2 gives a poor range of options, pretty easy to guess. Question 3 better question design. Question 4 three of the options have a simple name while the correct answer is spelt out, would have been a better option as "Intestinal Malrotation" matching the format of the other options. Assessment 4.5/5

Lab 5 Assessment

I have completed the course review questionnaire.

Mark Hill 17 October 2016 - course review questionnaire, thanks. Assessment 5/5

Lab 6 Assessment

CDH1/Epithelial cadherin mutations are correlated with cleft lip or palate.

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How does this mutation affect developmental signalling in normal development? The CDH1 gene encodes the protein epithelial cadherin (E cadherin), which is located within the membrane that encloses epithelial cells. The main function of the E cadherin is cell adhesion, in order to form organized tissues. It also acts as a tumour suppressor protein and is required in the regulation of the activity of certain genes, controlling of cell maturation and transmitting of chemical signals within cells. CDH1 gene mutations are linked with thyroid, breast and ovarian cancer. When the CDH1 gene loses its function, it is believed to be involved in cancer progression by increasing invasion and proliferation.


Mark Hill 17 October 2016 - CDH1 is a novel factor and you summary is useful. It would have been good to also include the signaling pathway involved. Assessment 5/5

Lab 7 Assessment

What is/are the dystrophin mutation(s)? What is the function of dystrophin? Dystrophin is a protein that is mainly found in skeletal and cardiac muscle, with a small amount located in the nerve cells of the brain. In skeletal (movement) and cardiac (heart) muscles, Dystrophin is part of a protein complex whose function is to strengthen muscle fibres and protect them from injury during contraction and relaxation of the muscles. It acts as an anchor, linking each muscle cell's cytoskeleton with the extracellular matrix. It can also be involved in cell signalling as it communicates with proteins that send and receive chemical signals.

What other tissues/organs are affected by this disorder? What therapies exist for DMD? Steroids can be used as treatment, however, there is no cure. What animal models are available for muscular dystrophy? MDX mouse


Find a PUBMED article on the current status of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27542949

- what sort of tissues are affected - current status of therapeutic - is it more prevalent - more common among ? - how is it diagnosed? DMD due to a mutation ____ on the X chromosome how big is the protein? is it the same mutation for every DMD patient?

Mark Hill 17 October 2016 - You have answered some of the questions, but not provided citations for your data sources. Assessment 4/5

Lab 8 Assessment

Completed the quiz during the lab.

Mark Hill 27 October 2016 - Very well done. Hard to give more feedback when you get all the questions correct. Assessment 8/8

Lab 9 Assessment

These are very good reviews of the project pages, with some specific examples. They include a balanced critical assessment, perhaps a little too on the positive side, given the existing status of some of these pages. 8/10

Group 1 Peer Review: WnT signalling pathway

Good job to Group 1 for putting together what they have so far. It is evident that they have appropriately delegated various sections of the pathway to different people, and each member has put in a good amount of time and effort into this project.

The various signalling pathways: Canonical pathway, Non-Canonical pathway and the WnT-Calcium Ion Pathway are clearly outlined and have a reasonable amount of content each. However, ‘Non-Canonical Pathway’ differs from the other two, as it contains subheadings such as Pathways, Role and Studies. I suggest that there should be a consistency between the three pathways – that is, add the same subheadings for the other two. This refines the project as it makes them easier to understand and compare. In addition, more information should be added on how the pathway is involved in the process of embryology.

Reading through the project and having very limited knowledge of the WnT signalling pathway made it difficult to understand majority of the content. I think it would be very beneficial if a brief introduction of the pathway was added at the beginning of the project, so students like me could grasp some understanding before delving into heavy research. In addition, seeing as the glossary is blank at the moment, it would be very helpful if the definitions of medical jargon such as ‘Gaq/11’, ‘PIP2’ and ‘IP3’ was added. This would definitely aid in my understanding of the components of the pathway.

The references are placed at the end of each signalling pathway, which I understand is helpful because it shows what articles the student used to gain the content. However, a complete reference list at the bottom of the page is standard, and would also make the page look cleaner. A positive aspect of the project is how well researched and clearly presented the research is. I suggest this group add in pictures as visual aid to support the content. It can be a picture of the pathway/s, a timeline of the history, or anything related to how the pathway is involved in embryology. Extra subheadings such as ‘History’ and ‘Current research’ would also be beneficial.

Overall, I think Group 1 has done a great job so far. Once pictures and extra content is added, their project will be even better. All group members have contributed to the project and the information is relevant and neatly displayed.


Group 2 Peer Review: Notch signalling pathway

Wow! Group 2, I was very impressed with your page. The information is organized and clearly presented under relevant headings and subheadings, with the amount of content demonstrating that you have done your research. The ‘Introduction’ at the start of your page was well written – it was short but included everything necessary, such as the processes that involve the Notch signaling pathway, how it is activated and how it is a part of the process of embryology. The history of the pathway, formatted in a timeline, could not have been done any better! I found it very easy to understand because it was presented so clearly. If it is possible to add a few more points, I think that will enhance that section even more.

The content is correctly citied in this page. I was very impressed with the use of in-text references, as it enables students like me to easily access the article they have used. In addition, the complete reference list at the bottom of the page showed a large number of articles, which demonstrates that this group has done significant research relating to basic and applied sciences that goes beyond the formal teaching activities.

Another positive aspect of the project is how well they have explored the Notch signalling pathway’s roles in embryonic development, which they further split into the Cardiovascular section and the Central Nervous system. Under the Cardiovascular system are numerous subheadings that further delve into how different parts of the system, such as the heart valve and atrioventricular canal, are developed. This fulfils the criteria of showing the specific role in embryonic development. I would suggest that the group add more information under Central Nervous system to balance out the content (though I am aware this is an unfinished project).

Overall, it is evident that Group 2 has diligently and consistently worked on this project. They have done an amazing job so far, and the project will become even better once more things are added and everything is finalised. Great job!

Group 3 Peer Review: FGFR Pathway

Group 3, you have done an excellent job so far. Your page is well organized, with relevant headings of the topic such as ‘Role in Embryonic development’ and ‘Subtypes of FGFR’ that explore different elements of the FGFR pathway. A substantial amount of information is placed under the appropriate subheadings, which is good, however there are still a few where content needs to be added to improve the project. This page has a lot of potential and will be very informative once finished.

The introduction is very effective because it is short and succinct. It states what processes the FGFR pathway is involved in and mentions how it is involved in early development. There has been a good start to the history of the pathway. More dates and significant events, such as discoveries, should also be added here.

I like how you have included an ‘Overview’ of the pathway. It is a good reference point for students like me (who don’t know much about FGFR Pathway) to refer back to when content gets too confusing. In addition, the subtypes of FGFR were presented effectively through the use of a table. The organised structure of the table made it simple to understand, quick to read, and easy to compare the different subtypes. Well done!

Another positive aspect of the project is how you have incorporated pictures that support the content. I especially find the flowchart of the FGFR pathway very useful because it visually shows the process of the pathway. It is correctly citied and balances out the look of the page (instead of blocks of information in long paragraphs). In addition, I love how you guys have added a quiz. It offers something different to the project.

A good start has been made to the glossary. The purpose of a glossary is to simplify the meaning so that it is easier to understand. However, the definition was still a bit too complicated for me. Also, I suggest that more words should be added.

I was impressed by the use of in-text references throughout the project as it demonstrates that you have done significant research on this topic. The complete reference list at the bottom of the project contains a large number of articles, which is excellent. All articles used in this project have been correctly citied. All in all, Group 3, you have done an amazing job! With a few minor tweaks and adding more information, I am sure that you will receive good marks for this project.


Group 4 Peer Review: Hedgehog signalling pathway

Group 4 is off to a good start for this project. Before anything else, I strongly encourage that you guys add an ‘Introduction’ to your page, briefly explaining the importance of the pathway and in what processes it is involved in. Alternatively, an ‘Overview’ of the topic would also be helpful to give us readers an outline on what your page will be about.

The picture of the Hedgehog signalling pathway process at the top of the page is good and correctly referenced. However, on its own, I do not fully understand the pathway – I think it would be more effective if the picture were placed beside information that described the steps of the pathway. Moreover, it would make the page visually appealing if more pictures (that of course, support the content) were added. In regards to the 'History' of the pathway, it is clear that information is yet to be added. I suggest something other than text, such as a timeline or a table, to be used – it gives a break from the long paragraphs of information and is much more easier to read. The information on the page is correctly citied, with the complete reference list at the bottom of the page and the use of in-text references. However, I noticed that the ‘Organogenesis’ section had no in-text references and suggest that there be consistency with citation in this project.

A critical aspect of the page is that they do not explain how the pathway is involved in the process of embryology, not even a heading to show that they will write about it. Showing how the Hedgehog signalling pathway is involved in early development is one of the main aspects of this project, so it is important that this group starts working on that section.

Overall, Group 4 has showed great progress and have a lot of potential to make the page even better. They have demonstrated that they are capable of producing an excellent and nformative page, but just need to add more parts of the pathway that are essential for this project.

Group 5 Peer Review: T-box genes and their signalling

Group 5, your project is the best I have seen out of all the groups! The amount of time and effort you have put in is notably evident in how much information your page holds. There are so many elements to the page, such as the Features, Origins, Functions of the T-box genes and many more. I am very impressed with what you guys have created.

As I was scrolling down your page, I love how you have used a variety of ways to present your information. For instance, you used a table to display the T-box genes. In this table, you have included the main expression sites during embryogenesis, the function and the abnormalities. The organised structure of the table provides consistency throughout the T-box genes and makes it simple to read and understand. Great work! You have also added multiple pictures throughout the page that supports the content beside it. It is correctly referenced and all is of good sizing and location. The amount of information you have included in your page is balanced out well with the table and the pictures.

There is very little to improve with your project. Considering how much information you have put in your project, maybe you can add a quiz to test the reader’s understanding? Also, I noticed that the glossary is still empty. Words and definitions should be added, but this is only a minor area of improvement. In regards to the references, I was very impressed with the amount of articles you have used for this project, shown through the correct use of in-text citation and collectively at the reference list at the bottom of the page.

Overall Group 5, you have done an awesome job so far. There are only a few minor improvements that can be done to this project. Great work!


Lab 10 - Stem Cell Presentations 2016
Group Mark Assessor General Comments

Group 1: 15/20

Group 2: 19/20

Group 3: 20/20

Group 4: 19/20

Group 5: 16/20

Group 6: 16/20

The students put great effort in their presentation and we heard a nice variety of studies in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine today. The interaction after the presentation was great.

As general feedback I would like to advise students to:

  • Never discuss M&M as a separate section in journal clubs. I gave this advice prior to the lab, but still most groups did talk through the M&M section.
  • Do not use your slides as cheat sheets, avoid text on slides, know what messages you need to get across, use images to illustrate these
  • Engage with your slides. Talk through them. Point at panels. Gauge your audience’s understanding by making eye contact with them
  • Avoid using abbreviations. Most people do not readily understand these and will lose track
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