Which Statement About Events During the Neurulation Stage of Development

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about events during the neurulation stage of development is true?

• A) Neurulation is the first stage in gastrulation.
• B) The notochord organizes overlying ectoderm.
• C) The anterior end of the notochord becomes the brain.
• D) The likelihood of a neural tube defect is lowered if a pregnant woman restricts her intake of folic acid.
• E) The notochord is a neural structure.

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