1. General principle of teratology (genetic factors, critical period, initiating mechanism, consequences of abnormal development, Access to embryo and fetus- dose response relationship)
Teratological mechanism (mutation, chromosomal abnormalities, mitotic interference, interference with nucleic acid function, nutritional deficiencies , altered energy, changes in osmolarity, changes in cell membrane, enzyme inhibition.)
Teratogens; some specific examples.(Human and experimental animals)
Transport and biotransformation of xenobiotics by placenta/extra embryonic membranes.
Neurulation and tubulation
Extra embryonic membranes of chick-types and their development
Physiological and Biological effects of pesticide residues in poultry
Books Recommended:
Links:
[1] https://biotech.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/paper-iv-embryology-and-teratology-advance-paper-ii-1
[2] https://biotech.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2018-2019