Development of the Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following cell types would normally be found in the spinal cord? A. Oligodendrocyte B. Schwann cell C. Astrocyte D. Microglia E. More than one of the ab
A
Schwann Cell
2
Q
Neurons can receive synaptic input on all parts of the cell except the... A. Axon B. Dendrite C. Soma D. None above correct
A
None above are correct
3
Q
What cell group is below [ventral to] to the midline of the neural plate in the early mammalian embryo? A. Epidermis B. Somite C. Epiblast D. Hypoblast E. Notochord
A
Notochord
4
Q
which of the following best describes the location of cells in the neural plate that are likely to become neural crest cells?
a. midline
b. lateral margin
c. a stripe between the lateral margin and the midline
d. the top furthest from the primitive streak
e. the bottom closest to the primitive streak
A
lateral margin
5
Q
The lumen of the embryonic neural tube persists into the adult brain.
True or False
A
True
6
Q
neural induction requires activation of 2 receptors, the FGF receptor and the BMP receptor.
A
False
7
Q
what is responsible for inducing dorsal cell fates in the developing spinal chord?
A
BMPs
8
Q
Cadherins…
A
require calcium to bind
