During Gestation, the Digestive System Develops from the Layer of Cells

question 4

Multiple Choice

During gestation, the digestive system develops from the layer of cells called the:

• A) ectoderm.
• B) endoderm.
• C) mesoderm.
• D) trophoblast.

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