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Of the numerous organelles within a neuron, which is tasked with generating ATP to fuel metabolic cellular processes? 

Which of the three primitive cell layers differentiates into the skin and the nervous system? 

Which structure is essentially a relay station for transmission of all sensory  information (except olfaction) from the spinal cord and brainstem to perceptual processing regions of the cerebral cortex? 

Which cortical structure is not a singular structure, rather a composite of different nuclei with unique inputs and outputs? [Hint: I sometimes call it a sub-cortical structure]

Beside its role in housing the cranial nerves, the medulla is also critically active for which set of activities

What do we call the complex functional networks of neurons that can produce stereotyped and patterned coordinated activity of brainstem reflexes such a the gag and swallowing? 

When is the typical time frame for the neural tube to close? 

RMP is characterized by: 

Which structure is essentially a key component  of motor-related circuits that assist in the learning of complex actions?  

What do we call long axons that would extend from the primary motor cortex to the brainstem?