Cranial placodes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002657",
  "term": "Cranial placodes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Localized thickenings of the embryonic ectoderm in the head and neck region of a developing vertebrate. These structures give rise to sensory neurons and other components of the peripheral nervous system, as well as to sensory organs. For example, the otic placode develops into the inner ear, the olfactory placode forms the sensory epithelium of the nose, and the lens placode develops into the lens of the eye.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ectoderm"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 740 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cranial-placodes/"
}