The Brain and Spinal Cord Are Formed from

question 39

Multiple Choice

The brain and spinal cord are formed from

• A)the notochord, which is formed from mesoderm.
• B)the notochord, which is formed from endoderm.
• C)the neural tube, which is formed from mesoderm.
• D)the neural tube, which is formed from ectoderm.

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Definitions:

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding a planet or moon, held in place by gravity, essential for life on Earth.

Phosphorus

A chemical element that plays a vital role in biological processes such as energy transfer, genetic information processing, and bone formation.

Phosphorus

A reactive, nonmetallic chemical element with the symbol P, essential for life, playing a key role in cellular energy transfer and nucleic acid synthesis.

Sedimentary Rock

Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles on the Earth's surface, often containing fossils.