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Blastocyst Embryonic Development - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Cleavage divisions continue and the 4-celled Embryo gives rise to an 8-celled Embryo.
* Cleavage divisions continue and the 4-celled Embryo gives rise to an 8-celled Embryo.
+* These cells are totipotent and divide asynchronously.
* After the 8-celled stage, a ball of cells is formed. This stage is referred to as a '''Morula'''.
* After the 8-celled stage, a ball of cells is formed. This stage is referred to as a '''Morula'''.
* '''Tight junctions''' form between outer cells of the Morula.
* '''Tight junctions''' form between outer cells of the Morula.