Which of the following is a correct description of the fate of the germ layers?
A) The mesoderm gives rise to the skeletal system.
B) The endoderm gives rise to the hair follicles.
C) The ectoderm gives rise to the liver.
D) The mesoderm gives rise to the lungs.

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The mesoderm gives rise to the musculoskeletal system, including bones and muscles, as well as organs such as the heart, kidneys, and blood vessels. The endoderm gives rise to the digestive and respiratory system, while the ectoderm gives rise to structures such as the skin, hair, and nervous system. None of the choices given corresponds to all of these correct descriptions, but A is the closest since it involves mesoderm and skeletal system.

Which of the Following Is a Correct Description of the Fate