Which Is Not Correct Regarding the Development of the Endocrine

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which is not correct regarding the development of the endocrine system?

• A)The adrenal medulla develops from neural crest cells.
• B)The hypophyseal pouch and neurohypophyseal bud combine to form the pituitary gland.
• C) The thyroid gland becomes functional by weeks 10-12 of development.
• D)The thyroid gland initially forms as a mass that is part of the developing tongue.
• E)The adrenal cortex has portions derived from all three embryonic germ layers.

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