Asked by Jeremy Soper on Jun 02, 2024
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Which germ layer is most muscle derived from?
A) Ectoderm
B) Mesoderm
C) Endoderm
Mesoderm
The middle layer of an embryo in early development, from which most of the body's tissues and structures are derived, including muscle, bone, and the circulatory system.
Ectoderm
The outermost of the three primary germ layers in the embryo, giving rise to the nervous system, skin, and various other tissues and organs.
- Elucidate the origins of principal organ systems and structures from targeted germ layers.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Most muscle tissues, including skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles, are derived from the mesoderm germ layer during embryonic development.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the origins of principal organ systems and structures from targeted germ layers.