These Events Occur During the Development of the Nervous System

question 38

Multiple Choice

These events occur during the development of the nervous system:
A: Neural groove forms
B: Neural folds approach one another
C: Neural crest cells pinch off from the neural folds
D: Neural folds fuse to form neural tube
Which is the correct chronological order for the events?

• A)a,c,b,d
• B)c,b,d,a
• C)a,b,c,d
• D)b a,d,c
• E)c a,b,d

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Definitions:

Cell Theory

A scientific theory that describes cells as the basic unit of life, states that all living things are composed of cells, and asserts that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Frontal Lobes

Part of the cerebral cortex involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Parietal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying at the top of the head and toward the rear; receives sensory input for touch and body position.

Right Hippocampus

Part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, crucial for the formation of new memories and spatial navigation.