10 Questions
What is the first stage of brain development of the fetus?
Neurulation
Which structure does the telencephalic develop into during brain development?
Cerebrum
What is the main function of oligodendrocytes in brain development?
Form and maintain myelin sheath
What is the purpose of apoptosis in brain development?
Eliminate cells produced in excess
Which cells produce and maintain the myelin sheath around axons in the brain?
Oligodendrocytes
What is the function of growth cone during brain development?
Enable axons to react to guidance cues
Which stage of brain development involves initial synaptic contact followed by maturation and stabilization?
Synaptogenesis
What is a key role of astrocytes in brain function?
Produce growth factors
What occurs during the maturation of oligodendrocyte lineage?
Injury to pre OL contributing to white matter injury
What is the main function of microglia in the brain?
Aid in phagocytosis and respond to injury or infection
Test your knowledge on the stages of brain development in a fetus, covering topics like neurulation, proliferation, migration, differentiation, axon growth, synaptogenesis, apoptosis, and myelination.
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