Asked by Freedom Fighter Snoopyzwife215 on Jul 11, 2024
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Which germ layer are the tonsils derived from?
A) Ectoderm
B) Mesoderm
C) Endoderm
Tonsils
Lymphoid organs located in the throat area that help defend against infection by trapping pathogens entering through the mouth or nose.
Endoderm
The deepest layer of cells or tissues in an embryo during initial development stages, which eventually forms the lining of both the digestive and respiratory tracts.
- Establish the origins of major organ systems and their structures from designated germ layers.
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prashath arulananthamJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The tonsils are derived from the endoderm, which is the innermost of the three primary germ layers in the early embryo. The endoderm gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts, among other structures.
Learning Objectives
- Establish the origins of major organ systems and their structures from designated germ layers.