A newborn has multiple congenital defects owing to dysgenesis of neural crest cells. Which of the following cells is most likely to be spared
Correct Answer: Motor neurons
Description: Motor neurons (option 2) develop from neural tube (Neural plate ectoderm), hence may not be affected in dysgenesis of neural crest cells (NCCs). Melanocytes (option 1) , Parafollicular cells (option 3) or spinal ganglion cells (option 4) are derived from NCCs, and are compromised in this scenario.
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