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QuestionChoice
Hox genes are involved in the process of segmentation which establishes regional identity in the body by dividing into repeating, similar segments or units, which eventually give rise to specific body parts and structures. It does not extend into the midbrain and forebrain.
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d
Hox gene
QuestionChoice
Retinoic acid is a secreted into the anterior axis (cephalic end) of the neural tube.
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c
Retinoic acid
QuestionChoice
Transforming growth factor-beta family (TGF-b) is a group of morphogens responsible for the patterning of the dorsal-ventral axis and contributes to the differentiation of sensory neurones.
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b
Transforming growth factor-beta family
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Sonic hedgehog (SHH) is the morphogen responsible for the patterning of the dorsal-ventral axis and contributes to the differentiation of motor neurones. it is secreted by the notochord and floor plate.
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a
Sonic hedgehog
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Otx genes are responsible for the segmentation process that involves the prosencephalon. Emx genes are also involved.
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e
Otx gene
Concept
Chapter
2693
4502
Neuralation
Topic
171
Embryology
17702
Which morphogen is responsible for the differentiation of motor neurones along the dorsoventral axis of neural tube development?
a