Posterior Root Ganglia of the Spinal Nerves Arise from Which

Question

Posterior root ganglia of the spinal nerves arise from which of the following?
A) Notochord
B) Endoderm
C) Paraxial mesoderm
D) Splanchnic mesoderm
E) Neural crest cells

Accepted Answer

Posterior root ganglia of the spinal nerves arise from neural crest cells, which are a key component in the development of the peripheral nervous system.