The migratory neural crest cells give rise to which of the following structures?
A) the brain
B) the spinal cord
C) a variety of peripheral neural and non-neural structures
D) the lining of the lungs and of the digestive tract

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Migratory neural crest cells are pluripotent cells that give rise to a wide range of cell types and structures in the body, including peripheral neurons, glial cells, melanocytes, and various connective tissue components among others, but not the brain, spinal cord, or the linings of the lungs and digestive tract.

The Migratory Neural Crest Cells Give Rise to Which of the Following