Development of Eyes & EarsEmbryology Lab

Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Sense Development Embryology MCQs: mixed practice questions

Try 5 sample questions drawn from across Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Sense Development. Tap an answer to check it.

1. Where does the adrenal medulla initially form?

   From: Adrenal Gland Development
   A. Dorsal mesentery onlyB. Renal pelvisC. Lateral aspect of the adult cortexD. Gonadal ridgeE. Medial aspect of the fetal cortex

2. What is the embryonic origin of the otic placode?

   From: Ear Development
   A. Surface ectodermB. Neural crestC. MesodermD. NeuroectodermE. Endoderm

3. What forms the anterior epithelium of the cornea?

   From: Eye Development
   A. Surface ectodermB. Mesoderm onlyC. EndodermD. Neural crestE. Optic cup

4. Which pituitary component is directly derived from the primitive oral cavity?

   From: Pituitary Development
   A. NeurohypophysisB. AdenohypophysisC. Pars nervosaD. Median eminenceE. Infundibular stem

5. Which cells produce melanin in the epidermis?

   From: Skin & Hair Development
   A. FibroblastsB. Merkel cellsC. Keratinocytes onlyD. Langerhans cellsE. Melanocytes