The Embryologic Perspective OS 13.1 cfu quiz

What is the main function of the ectoderm during embryonic development?

• Forms muscle and connective tissues

• Develops into the integumentary and nervous systems

• Generates the lining of the digestive tract

• Produces blood cells

What is the role of the neural crest during embryonic development?

• Forms the central nervous system only

• Migrates away from the neural tube to form parts of the peripheral nervous system and other tissues

• Becomes the lining of the digestive tract

• Develops into muscle tissue

What is the main root word for the names of the primary brain vesicles, and what does it mean?

• Encephalon, meaning "brain"

• Rhombus, meaning "square"

• Retina, meaning "eye"

• Hypothalamus, meaning "under chamber"

Which structure is specifically included in the brain stem?

• Cerebellum

• Telencephalon

• Medulla

• Cerebrum

Why is it beneficial to consider embryonic development when studying adult brain structures?

• It makes certain connections between structures more obvious

• It helps identify the color of brain regions

• It determines the size of the adult brain

• It explains the function of neurotransmitters

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