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Diencephalic Roof Plate


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The diencephalic roof plate lies in the dorsal midline of the diencephalon and serves as a signaling center responsible for patterning of the adjacent regions. The choroid plexus and pineal gland arise from cells of the forebrain roof plate.
Diencephalon
Diencephalic Roof Plate
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent