Nervous System Flashcards
1
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thickened portion of the ectoderm) apparent by the third week of gestation
A
neural plate
2
Q
top portion differentiates into the n___ ______, which will form the: central nervous system (spinal cord and brain) + the neural crest which will develop into the peripheral nervous system
A
neural tube
3
Q
l parts of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, and medulla
oblongata) form in _____ although none are completely mature at birth (brain growth continuous at high level until 5-6 years of age)
A
utero
4
Q
brain waves can be detected using electroencephalogram; eye and inner ear develop as projections of the original neural tube
A
8th week
5
Q
ear is capable of responding to sound and the eyes exhibit pupillary reaction indicating sight
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by 24 weeks
6
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