Development of the Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
Rostral neuropore
What does it become?
What does improper closing result in?
A
- Brain
- Anencephaly - fetus is spontaneously aborted
2
Q
Caudal neuropore
What does it become?
What does improper closing result in?
A
- Spinal cord
- Spina bifida - entire CNS is pushed down