Asked by Tabitha Griffin on May 02, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a possible route for neural crest cells?

A) Melanocytes
B) Autonomic ganglion neurons
C) Adrenal cortex
D) Sensory ganglia
E) Enteric nervous system neurons

Neural Crest Cells

Cells derived from the crests of the forming neural tube in the embryo; together with the mesoderm, they form the mesenchyme of the embryo; they give rise to part of the skull, the teeth, melanocytes, sensory neurons, and autonomic neurons.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands that produces vital steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.

Enteric Nervous System

The Enteric Nervous System is a network of neurons that govern the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, often referred to as the "second brain."

  • Understand the formation and significance of the neural tube and notochord in the development of the central nervous system.
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Mariah JacquezMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Neural crest cells can differentiate into a variety of cell types including melanocytes, autonomic ganglion neurons, sensory ganglia, and enteric nervous system neurons, but not into cells of the adrenal cortex. The adrenal cortex originates from the mesoderm, not from neural crest cells.