NeuroEmbryology

Question 1

List 3 factors that promote the differentiation of neural tube caudally?
Hint: Secreted by Primitive node

Answer 1

1. Wnts (Vertebrate Homologies of the wingless gene of Drosophilia)
2. FGFs
3. Retinoic Acid

Question 2

Cerebrus and dickkopf secreted by ______ creates gradient, higher rostrally, that promotes ______

Answer 2

1. Visceral endoderm

2. Forebrain