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During prenatal development, the mammalian cerebral cortex goes through two periods, which are the embryonic period and the fetal period.
True
The embryonic period is characterized by the establishment of a primordial cortical organization, which is unique to mammals.
False
The pyramidal cell plate (PCP) is a mammalian innovation that develops during the embryonic period.
True
The mammalian fetal period is characterized by the sequential, descending, and stratified organization of the pyramidal cell plate (PCP).
False
The dual origin and composition of the mammalian neocortex is a widely accepted concept.
True
Test your knowledge on the prenatal development of the mammalian cerebral cortex, with a focus on the embryonic and fetal periods. Explore the establishment of primordial cortical organization and its similarities with amphibians and reptiles.
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