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During development, the eyes are derived from which of the following sources?
During development, the eyes are derived from which of the following sources?
At approximately how many days' gestation does the development of the eye become evident?
At approximately how many days' gestation does the development of the eye become evident?
What do the optic grooves eventually develop into?
What do the optic grooves eventually develop into?
When does the optic vesicle convert into the optic cup?
When does the optic vesicle convert into the optic cup?
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What happens to the ventral part of the optic stalk during development?
What happens to the ventral part of the optic stalk during development?
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Study Notes
Eye Development
- The eyes are derived from the neural ectoderm during development.
- The development of the eye becomes evident at approximately 22-23 days' gestation.
- The optic grooves eventually develop into the optic vesicles.
- The optic vesicle converts into the optic cup at approximately 25-26 days' gestation.
- The ventral part of the optic stalk develops into the optic nerve during development.
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Test your knowledge on the development of the ear and eye. Learn about the different sources from which the eyes are derived and the developmental events that occur. Challenge yourself with questions on neuroectoderm, surface ectoderm, mesoderm, and neural crest cells. Discover the fascinating process of eye development starting from 22 days' gestation.
