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Which primary germ layer gave rise to the cells that eventually became the central nervous system? a. endoderm b. ectoderm c. acrosome d. mesoderm

Name: Problem 11, Chapter 28: Anatomy & Physiology
Uploaded: 2020-07-14T15:03:15-08:00
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Description: Which primary germ layer gave rise to the cells that eventually became the central nervous system? a. endoderm b. ectoderm c. acrosome d. mesoderm

   Which primary germ layer gave rise to the cells that eventually became the central nervous system?
a. endoderm
b. ectoderm
c. acrosome
d. mesoderm

Anatomy & Physiology

J. Gordon Betts,… 1st Edition

Chapter 28, Problem 11

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Primary Germ Layers

During early embryonic development, a process called gastrulation divides the embryo into three distinct layers: the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Each of these layers is predetermined to give rise to specific tissues and organs in the developing organism.

Ectoderm

The ectoderm is the outermost layer of the embryo and is crucial for the development of the central nervous system. It undergoes further specialization through neural induction, forming the neural plate that eventually folds to create the neural tube, which is the precursor to the brain and spinal cord.

Neural Induction

Neural induction is the process by which specific signals cause cells in the ectoderm to adopt a neural fate. This process ensures that the ectoderm develops into components of the central nervous system, setting the foundation for the formation of complex neural structures.

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