Asked by Tyler Stephens on May 22, 2024

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From which embryonic brain region does the medulla oblongata form?

A) Telencephalon
B) Diencephalon
C) Mesencephalon
D) Metencephalon
E) Myelencephalon

Myelencephalon

The posterior part of the brainstem, comprising the medulla oblongata, involved in regulating vital bodily functions.

Medulla Oblongata

A part of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Telencephalon

The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary motor function, cognition, emotion, and sensory processing.

  • Describe the formation and development of the central nervous system from the embryonic stage.
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Kayla MontoyaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The medulla oblongata forms from the myelencephalon, which is one of the secondary vesicles derived from the rhombencephalon (hindbrain) during embryonic development.