The three germ layers of the embryo are responsible for the development of different subsets of body tissue. Which of the following best describes how tissues making up the Peripheral (PNS) and Central (CNS) nervous systems develop from the germ layers?
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The ectoderm gives rise to the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system (PNS) develops from the neural crest cells, which are derived from the ectoderm. The neural crest cells migrate and differentiate into various types Show more…
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