neuroepithelial cell
embryology
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Neuroepithelial cells are precursor cells that develop into the neural tube, which eventually forms the central nervous system. These cells originate from the ectoderm, the outermost layer of the early embryo. During embryonic development, neuroepithelial cells divide and differentiate into immature neurons and neuroglia. These cells then migrate from the neural tube to their final locations, forming the complex network of the nervous system. This process is crucial for the development of the brain and spinal cord.123
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