Question

Is kidney mesoderm or endoderm?

Answer 1

Kidney is formed from mesoderm.

Mesoderm

• It is a germ layer that arises during gastrulation.
• Mesoderm is the middle layer that is located in between the outer layer ectoderm and inner most layer endoderm.
• Functions of mesoderm includes formation of the skeletal system, muscular system, excretory system, circulatory system, lymphatic system, and reproductive system are all during the development of the embryo.