Morphogenesis of the Brain

Question 1

What are the last areas of the neural tube to close?

Answer 1

The anterior and posterior neuropores

Question 2

If the anterior neuropore fails to close, what happens?

Answer 2

Patient will develop anencephaly (not compatible with life)

Question 3

If the posterior neuropore fails or delays in closing what happens?

Answer 3

Patient can get spina bifida