Neural Development Quiz

What induces the formation of the neural plate?

• Neural crest cells

• Primitive node

• Mesoderm

• Spinal cord

What do ectodermal cells differentiate into?

• Neuro-ectoderm

• Mesoderm

• Endoderm

• Hypoderm

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Which portion of the neural plate gives rise to the brain?

• Lateral portion

• Cranial portion

• Caudal portion

• Distal portion

Where does the closure of the neural tube start?

• At the cranial end

• At the caudal end

• In the middle of the neural tube

• At the lateral edges

Which part of the connective tissues is associated with the prosencephalon and mesencephalon?

• Around the heart

• Around the eyes

• Around the liver

• Around the kidneys

What is the significance of the neural crest cells?

• They form the brain

• They form the spinal cord

• They form ganglion and nerves not in the cranial area

• They form the mesoderm

Which part of the neural plate is responsible for forming the forebrain?

• Lateral portion

• Cranial portion

• Caudal portion

• Distal portion

What is the role of the caudal portion of the neural plate?

• Forms the forebrain

• Forms the midbrain

• Forms the hindbrain and spinal cord

• Forms the neural crest cells

At which somite level does the closure of the neural tube begin?

• 2nd somite

• 4th somite

• 6th somite

• 8th somite

What is the role of the prosencephalon in neural development?

• Forms the spinal cord

• Forms the forebrain

• Forms the hindbrain

• Forms the neural crest cells