Asked by alesia zander on Jun 02, 2024
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Cells of the neuroectoderm become all of the following EXCEPT the ________.
A) brain
B) spinal cord
C) postganglionic autonomic neurons
D) posterior pituitary gland
Neuroectoderm
Part of the ectoderm of an embryo giving rise to the brain and spinal cord.
Postganglionic Autonomic Neurons
Neurons that transmit signals from autonomic ganglia to target organs, involved in the regulation of involuntary bodily functions.
Posterior Pituitary
is the rear part of the pituitary gland; it stores and releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin, which are produced in the hypothalamus.
- Ascertain the genesis of key organ systems and structures arising from specific germ layers.
- Comprehend the process and critical role of the neural tube and notochord in establishing the central nervous system.
Verified Answer
CC
Christa ConvilleJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cells of the neuroectoderm differentiate into the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), and the posterior pituitary gland, but not postganglionic autonomic neurons, which are derived from neural crest cells.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the genesis of key organ systems and structures arising from specific germ layers.
- Comprehend the process and critical role of the neural tube and notochord in establishing the central nervous system.