Which of the following structures is derived from the diencephalon?: (A) Caudate nucleus, (B) Cerebellum, (C) Olfactory bulbs, (D) Neurohypophysis
Answer is D. Neurohypophysis develops from the diencephalon. Adenohypophysis (pars distalis, pars tuberalis, and pars intermedia) develops from Rathke's pouch, ectodermal diveiculum of the stomodeum. Caudate nucleus & olfactory bulbs develop from the telencephalon. Cerebellum develops from the metencephalon