Neuroblast (Noun)
Meaning
A cell from which a nerve cell develops.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Neuroblasts migrate to specific regions of the developing nervous system where they differentiate into neurons.
- During embryonic development, neuroblasts are formed from neural stem cells in the neural tube.
- Neuroblasts are bipolar cells that have the ability to extend long processes in both directions.
- In the developing brain, neuroblasts proliferate and migrate to form distinct neural populations.
- Neuroblasts can differentiate into various types of neurons, including motor neurons, sensory neurons, and interneurons.