The migratory neural crest cells ________.
A) form most of the central nervous system
B) form the spinal cord in the frog
C) form a variety of neural and non-neural structures
D) form the lining of the lungs and of the digestive tract

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The migratory neural crest cells have the ability to form a variety of neural and non-neural structures such as neurons, glial cells, sensory ganglia, adrenal gland medulla, and melanocytes. They do not form the central nervous system but contribute to its development. They also do not form the spinal cord in the frog, which is formed from the neural tube. They do not form the lining of the lungs or digestive tract either, as these structures arise from other embryonic layers.

The Migratory Neural Crest Cells ________