Which of the following statements regarding the prenatal development of the human nervous system is CORRECT?
A)The brain develops from ectoderm cells,whereas the spinal cord develops from mesoderm cells.
B)Ectoderm cells are the precursors of the entire nervous system.
C)Glial cells are derived from endoderm,whereas neurons are derived from ectoderm.
D)Mesoderm cells are the precursors for all parts of the human nervous system.

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Ectoderm cells are the precursors of the entire nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Mesoderm cells are responsible for the development of muscles, bones, and other organs. Glial cells and neurons are both derived from ectoderm cells.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Prenatal Development of the Human