Neural crest cells are often referred to as the 'fourth germ layer' because they migrate extensively and form diverse structures. From which layer do they originate?
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Correct answer: Dorsal ectoderm
Neural crest cells arise from the border between the neural tube and the epidermis (ectoderm). They migrate to form the peripheral nervous system, facial cartilage, and melanocytes.
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