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Formation of the Blastocyst
Monday, 27 September 2004

 

 

  • Fluid begins to appear between blastomeres 
  • Process is called "Cavitation" 
  • Begins ~4 Days after fertilization 
  • Produces "Blastocoele": Fluid filled cavity of blastocyst 
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    This information was provided by Professor Danton H. O'Day - Univerisity of Toronto at Mississauga - Canada. Unless otherwise stated the information and graphics that are presented within this embryology section are the sole property of Danton H. O'Day, copyright 1998(c), 1999(c), 2000(c), 2001(c), 2002(c).




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