Which Statement About the Development of Organs Is True

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the development of organs is true?

• A) Failure of neural folds to fuse in the spinal cord produces spina bifida, while failure to fuse in the brain produces anencephaly.
• B) Neural crest cells develop from medial portions of the neural plate and later contribute to development of the brain.
• C) Somites are repeating segments of tissue formed from ectoderm.
• D) One layer of a somite forms the cartilage of vertebrae and ribs, while another layer contributes to muscles of the heart.
• E) Somites form the outer layer (epidermis) of the skin.

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Definitions:

Egocentric Child

A developmental stage in children where they perceive, understand, and interpret the world primarily from their own perspective.

Piaget

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development in children.

Cognitively Limited

Describes a condition or state where an individual's mental capacity is restricted in understanding or processing information.

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.