Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Sense Development Embryology
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Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Sense Development Embryology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Embryology question bank covers 5 topics under Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Sense Development: Adrenal Gland Development (30 questions); Ear Development (30 questions); Eye Development (30 questions); Pituitary Development (30 questions); and Skin & Hair Development (30 questions).
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Endocrine, Integumentary & Special Sense Development Embryology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Where does the adrenal medulla initially form?
From: Adrenal Gland DevelopmentCorrect answer: E. Neural crest cells aggregate at the medial aspect of the fetal cortex to form the medulla.What is the embryonic origin of the otic placode?
From: Ear DevelopmentCorrect answer: A. The otic placode develops as a thickening of surface ectoderm.What forms the anterior epithelium of the cornea?
From: Eye DevelopmentCorrect answer: A. The anterior corneal epithelium develops from surface ectoderm.Which pituitary component is directly derived from the primitive oral cavity?
From: Pituitary DevelopmentCorrect answer: B. The adenohypophysis develops from Rathke pouch, which arises from oral ectoderm.Which cells produce melanin in the epidermis?
From: Skin & Hair DevelopmentCorrect answer: E. Melanoblasts migrate into the basal epidermis and differentiate into melanocytes.