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ZOO 101 Muscular Tissues Objective Question

Question

Muscle tissues are derived from which embryonic origin?
Options
A Ectoderm
B Mesoderm
Correct Answer
C Endoderm
D Epiderm
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Muscle tissues are of mesodermal origin, differentiated mainly by a gradual process of lengthening with simultaneous synthesis of myofibrillar proteins.

Hint

This germ layer gives rise to muscles, bones, and connective tissues.

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