Which tissues are derived from embryonic germ layers?

Asked by Angela van Pagee on April 26th, 2012 @ 9:38 a.m.
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Below is a list of tissues derived from the three different embryonic germ layers.

 

Endoderm:
Thymus
Thyroid, parathyroid glands
Larynx, trachea, lung
Urinary bladder, vagina, urethra
Gastrointestinal (GI) organs (liver, pancreas)
Lining of the GI tract
Lining of the respiratory tract

Mesoderm:
Bone marrow (blood)
Adrenal cortex
Lymphatic tissue
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle
Connective tissues (including bone, cartilage)
Urogenital system
Heart and blood vessels (vascular system)

Ectoderm:
Skin
Neural tissue (neuroectoderm)
Adrenal medulla
Pituitary gland
Connective tissue of the head and face
Eyes, ears

Answered by Aakanksha Khandelwal on May 17th, 2012 @ 6 p.m.