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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 7 Objective Question

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14. Cells derived from the endoderm eventually form the lining of all of the following EXCEPT
Options
A Gastrointestinal tract
B Lungs
C Epidermis (outer skin layer)
Correct Answer
D Liver and pancreas
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The outer layer of skin (epidermis) is formed by the ectoderm, whereas the endoderm forms internal epithelial linings (gut, respiratory tract, liver, pancreas).

Hint

Outer skin layer comes from the ectoderm.

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