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Question
Derivatives of the mesoderm include all but one
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The mesoderm gives rise to muscles, bones, the circulatory system, the excretory system (kidneys), and the inner layer of skin (dermis). The colon (large intestine) is derived from the endoderm (specifically the hindgut).
Hint
Which of these is part of the digestive tract lining, derived from the innermost germ layer?