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Examples of Neural crest derivatives:
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cranial and spinal ganglia
-autonomic ganglia
-adrenal medulla
-melanocytes
- some structures of the face and neck
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Examples of ectoderm derivatives:
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Neural portions of central and peripheral nervous system
- Special sensory elements of the ear, nose and eye
-Skin, including the hair, nails and glands
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Paraxial mesoderm-Somites:
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-tissues such as connective tissue, cartilage,bone and muscle of the body wall and limbs
-vertebral column and associated musculature
-hypodermis and dermis of the skin
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-kidneys, gonads and corresponding ducts
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-serous membranes lining the pleural, pericardial, peritoneal cavities (visceral layers from splanchnic or visceral mesoderm and parietal layers from parietal mesoderm)
-adrenal cortex from parietal mesoderm |
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Examples of Endodermal derivatives:
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Epithelium lining the trachea, bronchi and lungs
Epithelial lining of the gut
Parenchyma of the thyroid, liver, pancreas
Epithelial lining of the urinary bladder and urethra
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