Why Is the Cardiogenic Area Limited to the Lateral Plate

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is the cardiogenic area limited to the lateral plate mesoderm?

• A) Because Bmp released from the overlying ectoderm restricts Gata4 expression to lateral plate mesoderm.
• B) Because Chordin released from the notochord limits Bmp signaling to the more lateral mesoderm.
• C) Because Nkx2.5 expression is restricted to paraxial mesoderm.
• D) Because Wnt signaling stimulates Bmp release from the overlying ectoderm.

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