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Lung Bud[edit]

The lung bud is an embryological structure that gives rise to the lungs during the development of the respiratory system. It is a critical component in the formation of the lower respiratory tract, which includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

Development[edit]

The development of the lung bud begins in the fourth week of embryogenesis. It originates from the ventral wall of the foregut, which is part of the endodermal layer. The lung bud appears as a small outpouching and is also known as the respiratory diverticulum.

As the lung bud grows, it undergoes a series of branching morphogenesis, a process that involves repeated branching to form the complex structure of the bronchial tree. This branching is regulated by various signaling pathways and transcription factors, including the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and sonic hedgehog (SHH) pathways.

Stages of Lung Development[edit]

The development of the lung can be divided into several stages:

Embryonic Stage: This stage occurs from weeks 4 to 7 of gestation. The lung bud forms and begins to branch into the primary bronchi.

Pseudoglandular Stage: From weeks 5 to 17, the branching continues, forming the bronchi and bronchioles. The lung resembles a glandular structure during this stage.

Canalicular Stage: Occurring from weeks 16 to 25, this stage is characterized by the formation of the respiratory bronchioles and the beginning of alveolar development.

Saccular Stage: From weeks 24 to birth, the terminal sacs (primitive alveoli) form, and the capillary network develops around them.

Alveolar Stage: This stage begins late in fetal development and continues after birth. It involves the maturation and multiplication of alveoli.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Abnormal development of the lung bud can lead to congenital anomalies such as tracheoesophageal fistula and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. These conditions can have significant implications for neonatal health and require medical intervention.

The study of lung bud development is crucial for understanding pulmonary diseases and for developing regenerative therapies for lung damage.

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-'''Lung Bud'''
+== Lung Bud ==
-The '''[[Lung Bud]]''' is an embryonic structure that gives rise to the [[respiratory system]]. It is a crucial component in the development of the [[lungs]] and the [[trachea]] in mammals, including humans. The lung bud forms early in embryonic development, during the fourth week of gestation in humans.
+The '''lung bud''' is an embryological structure that gives rise to the [[lungs]] during the development of the [[respiratory system]]. It is a critical component in the formation of the [[lower respiratory tract]], which includes the [[trachea]], [[bronchi]], and [[lungs]].
-== Development ==
+[[File:Gray948.png|thumb|right|250px|Diagram of the lung bud development.]]
-The lung bud, also known as the respiratory diverticulum, originates from the [[endoderm]], one of the three primary [[germ layers]] in the very early embryo. The endoderm gives rise to the epithelial lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts. The lung bud develops as an outpouching of the foregut, a section of the endoderm that will form the upper part of the digestive tract.
+=== Development ===
-The lung bud then divides into two, forming the left and right [[bronchial buds]]. These buds will continue to divide and branch out, forming the bronchial tree of the lungs. This process of branching is known as [[branching morphogenesis]] and is crucial for the formation of the complex structure of the lungs.
+The development of the lung bud begins in the fourth week of [[embryogenesis]]. It originates from the [[ventral wall]] of the [[foregut]], which is part of the [[endodermal]] layer. The lung bud appears as a small outpouching and is also known as the '''respiratory diverticulum'''.
-== Role in Disease ==
+As the lung bud grows, it undergoes a series of branching morphogenesis, a process that involves repeated branching to form the complex structure of the [[bronchial tree]]. This branching is regulated by various [[signaling pathways]] and [[transcription factors]], including the [[fibroblast growth factor]] (FGF) and [[sonic hedgehog]] (SHH) pathways.
-Abnormal development of the lung bud can lead to a variety of congenital lung malformations, such as [[congenital diaphragmatic hernia]], [[pulmonary sequestration]], and [[bronchogenic cysts]]. These conditions can cause significant morbidity and mortality in affected individuals and often require surgical intervention.
+=== Stages of Lung Development ===
-== See Also ==
+The development of the lung can be divided into several stages:
-* [[Development of the respiratory system]]
+* '''Embryonic Stage''': This stage occurs from weeks 4 to 7 of gestation. The lung bud forms and begins to branch into the primary bronchi.
-* [[Bronchial tree]]
-* [[Endoderm]]
-* [[Germ layer]]
-* [[Branching morphogenesis]]
-== References ==
+* '''Pseudoglandular Stage''': From weeks 5 to 17, the branching continues, forming the bronchi and bronchioles. The lung resembles a glandular structure during this stage.
-{{reflist}}
+* '''Canalicular Stage''': Occurring from weeks 16 to 25, this stage is characterized by the formation of the [[respiratory bronchioles]] and the beginning of [[alveolar]] development.
+* '''Saccular Stage''': From weeks 24 to birth, the terminal sacs (primitive alveoli) form, and the [[capillary network]] develops around them.
+* '''Alveolar Stage''': This stage begins late in fetal development and continues after birth. It involves the maturation and multiplication of alveoli.
+=== Clinical Significance ===
+Abnormal development of the lung bud can lead to congenital anomalies such as [[tracheoesophageal fistula]] and [[congenital diaphragmatic hernia]]. These conditions can have significant implications for [[neonatal]] health and require medical intervention.
+The study of lung bud development is crucial for understanding [[pulmonary diseases]] and for developing regenerative therapies for lung damage.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Respiratory system]]
+* [[Embryogenesis]]
+* [[Trachea]]
+* [[Bronchi]]
+* [[Alveoli]]
 [[Category:Embryology]]
 [[Category:Respiratory system]]
-[[Category:Developmental biology]]
-{{Medicine-stub}}
-{{Embryology-stub}}
-==Lung bud==
-<gallery>
-File:Lung_bud|Lung bud
-File:Gray948.png|Gray's Anatomy illustration 948
-File:Gray949.png|Gray's Anatomy illustration 949
-</gallery>