The neural crest
A) is anterior to the neural tube.
B) is the bottom of the neural tube.
C) develops into the hindbrain.
D) develops into the PNS.
E) develops into the spinal cord.

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The neural crest is a transient structure that arises from the ectoderm layer during embryonic development and gives rise to various parts of the peripheral nervous system (PNS), including sensory and autonomic ganglia, Schwann cells, and adrenal medulla. It is located on either side of the neural tube, which forms the central nervous system (CNS). Therefore, option D is the correct choice as it correctly describes the developmental fate of the neural crest.

The Neural Crest