The interior of the neural tube will be retained in the adult brain as the
A) forebrain.
B) ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord.
C) hindbrain.
D) corpus callosum.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ventricles and central canal of the spinal cord are derived from the lumen of the neural tube and are present in the adult brain, serving as fluid-filled spaces that are important for the circulation and production of cerebrospinal fluid. The forebrain, hindbrain, and corpus callosum are all structures that develop from specific regions of the neural tube but do not retain the lumen of the tube.

The Interior of the Neural Tube Will Be Retained in the Adult