Differentiation of the hindbrain occurs along the
A) rostral-caudal axis due to the activity of Hox genes.
B) ventral-dorsal dimension due to the activity of Hox genes.
C) rostral-caudal axis due to the activity of sonic hedgehog.
D) ventral-dorsal dimension due to the activity of BMP.

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Differentiation of the hindbrain, as well as other parts of the central nervous system, occurs along the rostral-caudal axis, and this process is significantly influenced by the activity of Hox genes. These genes are crucial for determining the identity and positional values of cells along this axis.

Differentiation of the Hindbrain Occurs Along the