Which of the following respiratory structures is derived from the neural crest?
Correct Answer: Laryngeal cailage
Description: Laryngeal cailages (e.g., the thyroid, cricoid, arytenoid cailages) are derived from neural crest. The endothelial cells in the simple squamous epithelium that lines the pulmonary capillaries are derived from visceral mesoderm. The epithelial lining of primary bronchi is derived from endoderm. Tracheal glands and epithelium both derive from endoderm.
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