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ZOO 101 Muscular Tissues Objective Question

Question

What is the embryonic origin of muscle tissues?
Options
A Ectodermal origin
B Endodermal origin
C Mesodermal origin
Correct Answer
D Neural crest origin
Correct Answer

Option C 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

The mesoderm is the middle germ layer.

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