What Is a Principal Function of the Apical Ectodermal Ridge

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Multiple Choice

What is a principal function of the apical ectodermal ridge?

• A)Stimulating outgrowth of the limb bud
• B)Setting up the anteroposterior axis of the limb bud
• C)Determining the organ-specific characteristics of the ectodermal appendages of the limb
• D)Determining the pattern of neural ingrowth in the limb
• E)Attracting the subcutaneous plexus of capillaries

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