Damage to the Mesoderm During Embryological Development Would Affect the Formation

question 84

Multiple Choice

Damage to the mesoderm during embryological development would affect the formation of which of the following structures?

• A) Thyroid
• B) Brain
• C) Heart
• D) Teeth
• E) Urinary bladder

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Definitions:

Inflammation

The body's natural response to injury or infection, leading to redness, warmth, swelling, and sometimes pain at the affected site.

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, important for stress response.

Pineal Gland

A small, pinecone-shaped gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.

Glucocorticoids

A class of steroid hormones that play critical roles in the body's stress response, metabolism, immune reaction, and inflammation control.