mortality/aging
• death occurs between E14.5 and E15.5
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embryo
• at E13.5 the umbilical cord vein appears constricted
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• at E13.5 yolk sac vessels are absent or poorly formed
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homeostasis/metabolism
• at E11.5 -E12.5 fluid accumulation is seen near the aorta and rib primordia and this accumulation becomes more severe with time
• at E14.5 edema is also seen in the pleural and peritoneal cavities
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cardiovascular system
• thin arterial walls are seen in the thoracic, abdominal, and carotid arteries
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• at E13.5 the umbilical cord vein appears constricted
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• at E13.5 yolk sac vessels are absent or poorly formed
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respiratory system
• decreased thickness of the epithelial cells in the developing bronchi is seen at E14.5
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