If There Is Failure of Migration of the Neural Crest

question 15

Multiple Choice

If there is failure of migration of the neural crest cells to the facial region during prenatal development,_____ can develop in the embryo.

• A) ectodermal dysplasia
• B) fetal alcohol syndrome
• C) Down syndrome
• D) Treacher Collins syndrome

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Definitions:

Angular Gyrus

A region of the brain located in the parietal lobe, involved in processing language, numbers, and spatial cognition, among other functions.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in complex functions including memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Reading

The process of recognizing and understanding the meaning of symbols and characters in written or printed material.

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and coordination between them.