A Transverse Section Through the 24-Day Embryo, Dorsal to Ventral

question 30

Multiple Choice

A transverse section through the 24-day embryo, dorsal to ventral, would first contact the

• A) neural tube.
• B) notochord.
• C) somites.
• D) myotomes.

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Definitions:

Rods

Cells in the eye's retina known as photoreceptors that enable vision under dim lighting conditions.

Visible Spectrum

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, comprising wavelengths from approximately 380 to 750 nanometers.

Electromagnetic Wavelengths

The distance over which the wave's shape repeats, a fundamental characteristic of electromagnetic waves, including light, radio waves, and X-rays.

Acuity Range

The range of a sensory system's ability to detect and differentiate fine details.