UROGENITAL SYSTEMDEVELOPMENT
Intermediate Mesoderm Forms Much of the Urogenital SystemThere are three parts of mesoderm: Paraxial Intermediate Lateral plate. Most of the urinary and genital systems develop from the intermediate mesoderm.
Paraxial mesoderm (somite)
Intermediate mesodermBody cavity
Lateral plate mesoderm
Mesoderm in the Chick Embryo
3 Kidney Systems
Three consecutive kidney systems formed Pronephros Mesonephros metanephros. They form in the intermediate mesoderm that extends from cervical to pelvic regions along the posterior wall.4.5 weeks
Pronephros: segmented, forms in cervical regions, rudimentary, with little or no significance. (4th w) Mesonephros: (4th w) unsegmented, forms in thoracic and upper lumbar regions, may function briefly, consists of filtration units and a duct, degenerates almost completely in females, but contributes to the duct work of the male reproductive system. Metanephros: (5th W) definitive kidney system, forms in the pelvic region, begins functioning in the 10th to 12th weeks.All three systems are never present at the same time
Intermediate Mesoderm Forms the Urogenital Ridge
Intermediate Mesoderm Forms the Urogenital RidgeIn lumbar region, the gonads develop from a proliferation of epithelium and condensation of underlying mesenchyme. Together the gonads and mesonephros form the urogenital ridge. (retroperitoneal)Excretory tubules form in the mesonephros and differentiate into Bowman’s capsule around a tuft of capillaries called the glomerulus (renal corpuscle). This is the filtration region for the kidney.
Intermediate Mesoderm Forms the Urogenital Ridge
The nephron consists of filtration units (Bowman’s capsule plus glomerulus) together with the excretory tubule.Two ducts : mesonephric (wolfian) and paramesonephric (mьllerian) ducts. Both ducts enter into the anterior portion of the cloaca that will form the urogenital sinus.Intermediate Mesoderm Forms the Urogenital Ridge
mesonephric duct is the collecting duct for the mesonephric kidney and will contribute to the male reproductive ducts. The paramesonephric duct parallels the mesonephric duct and contributes to the female reproductive system.The Ureteric Bud Forms as an Outgrowth from the Mesonephric Duct
ureteric bud grows off the caudal end of the mesonephric duct and into intermediate mesoderm(metanephric Blastema)in the pelvic region. The bud is responsible for inducing mesoderm to form kidney.Collecting System Forms from the Ureteric Bud
6-7 WeeksThe ureteric bud forms the collecting system for the definitive kidney in addition to ureter. The ureteric bud lengthens and then starts to divide, eventually forming the renal pelvis, major and minor calyces, and collecting tubules for the definitive kidney.
The Ureteric Bud Induces the Metanephric Blastema to Form Filtration Units
As the ureteric bud branches in the metanephric blastema, it induces this mesoderm to form filtration units (nephrons).Thus, the tubules formed and eventually developed into Bowman’s capsules around the glomeruli and proximal and distal convoluted tubules and Henle’s loops.
Kidneys are initially formed in the pelvic region and are said to “ascend” into their definitive location in the lumbar area Renal function: Time excreation
Ascent of the Kidneys
Kidneys ascend from the pelvis to the lumbar region. This is mostly a passive process created by growth of the caudal region of the embryo and diminution of the body curvature.Pelvic and Horseshoe Kidneys
UreterPelvic kidney: kidney sticks in the pelvis during caudal growth of the embryo and fails to ascend. Horseshoe kidney: in early development in the pelvis, the kidneys are in close proximity, and sometimes their tissues fuse. It is blocked in its ascent by the inferior mesenteric artery.
Wilms tumor: cancer of the kidneys affects children by 5 years age
Polycystic Kidney
Recessive form: 1:5000; cysts from collecting tubules; renal failure in infancy Dominant form: 1:500-1000: cysts from anywhere (all regions of the nephrons); renal failure in adulthoodDuplications of the Ureters
Complete and partial duplications may occur. Results from early splitting of the ureteric bud They are not usually symptomatic but may make it more difficult to pass kidney stones.6 Weeks
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Proctodeum
Bladder Development
Initially, both the urinary system and the gut enter into a common chamber called the cloaca. During 4th-7th week the urorectal septum will completely divide cloaca into rectal canal posteriorly and urogenital sinus anteriorly. The tip of the urorectal septum forms the perineal body.
Bladder Development
urogenital sinus: Three portions : Upper (largest part) is the urinary bladder pelvic part: in male gives rise to prostatic and membranous urethra phallic part: as genital tubercle grows, this part of the sinus will be pulled ventrally allantois connects bladder to umbilicus which later forms urachus (fibrous cord), ultimately be median umbilical ligament.Bladder Development: Incorporation of the Mesonephric Duct
bladder expansion: caudal mesonephric ducts absorbed into the posterior wall of urinary bladder (trigone : its mucosa is mesodermal then covered by endoderm ). Consequently, ureters will enter bladder separatelyBladder Development: Incorporation of the Mesonephric Duct
ascent of the kidneys: orifices of ureters move farther cranially while those of mesonephric ducts enter prostatic urethra and in the male become vas deferens and ejaculatory ducts. Notice that vas deferens crosses over the ureters. If the embryo is female, the mesonephric ducts degenerate.Urethra
Epithelium: endoderm C.T. and muscular tis: visceral mesoderm end of third month: prostatic urethra epithelium proliferate and penetrate the surrounding mesenchyme. In male, these buds form the prostate gland In female, gives rise to urethral and paraurethral glands.Possible Positions for Ectopic Ureters
Final Position of the Ureters and Mesonephric Duct (Vas Deferens)In male: mesonephric ducts differentiate into the vas deferens, seminal vesicle and ejaculatory duct.
Urorectal Septal Defects and Imperforate Anus
bladder AbnormalitiesRelationship of the Genital Ridge to the Mesonephric System
Genital SystemMigration of the Germ Cells
Germ cells: 3rd W. formed in yolk sac endoderm (dorsal wall). 4th W. migrate to the genital ridge along the hindgut through the dorsal mesentery. 5th W. They reach the ridge 6th W. they penetrate the ridge6 Weeks
Relationship of Germ Cells to the Epithelium of the Genital Ridge8 weeks
16 weeksFormation of the Seminiferous Tubules
16 Weeks9 Months
Male Tubules and Ducts
Formation of Primary Oocytes and Follicular Cells
8 Weeks9 Months
Derivatives of the Paramesonephric Ducts
Induction of the Vagina by the Paramesonephric Ducts
9 Weeks12 Weeks
Newborn
Vaginal Development
Uterine AbnormalitiesTestis and Ovary Development
Genetic Signals: Male vs. FemaleExternal Genitalia: Indifferent Stage
4 Weeks6 Weeks
10 Weeks
NewbornPenis and Scrotal Development
8 Weeks
Male12 Weeks
MaleHypospadias
Glandular HypospadiusUrethral and Glandular
Hypospadias
11 Weeks
FemaleFemale External Genitalia
Newborn6 Weeks
5 Months
Female Pseudohermaphrodism (Adrenogenital Syndrome)
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (Testicular Feminization)Signals for Sexual Differentiation
SRY–SRY, +WNT4
Descent of the Testes
8 Weeks19 Weeks
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Newborn
Cryptorchidism: Failure of the testes to reach the scrotal sac (3% of newborns)