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What is the primary function of the chondrocranium in elasmobranchs?
What is the primary function of the chondrocranium in elasmobranchs?
- Creating a scaffold for the developing brain
- Supporting and protecting the brain (correct)
- Serving as a support for the notochord
- Facilitating sensory capsule development
Which part of the chondrocranium is referred to as the trabeculae?
Which part of the chondrocranium is referred to as the trabeculae?
- The cartilages associated with sensory capsules
- The anterior pair of cartilages (correct)
- The posterior pair of cartilages
- The cartilages supporting the notochord
What is the function of occipital cartilages in vertebrates?
What is the function of occipital cartilages in vertebrates?
- Serving as scaffold for the developing brain
- Forming elongate cartilages next to the notochord
- Protecting the brain
- Supporting the sensory capsules (correct)
Which type of cartilage is associated with the optic capsules?
Which type of cartilage is associated with the optic capsules?
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What is the developmental role of polar cartilages in vertebrates?
What is the developmental role of polar cartilages in vertebrates?
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