At approximately 6 to 24 weeks after conception, cells move outward from their point of origin to their appropriate locations and create the different levels, structures, and regions of the brain.This is known as _____.

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The process described in the question, where cells move outward from their point of origin to their appropriate locations in the brain, is known as neuronal migration. Anencephaly is a neural tube defect where the brain and skull do not fully form, neuronal viability refers to the health and survival of neurons, and neurogenesis is the process of generating new neurons.

At Approximately 6 to 24 Weeks After Conception, Cells Move