Question

Human heart is ............in origin.

• A. Human heart is mesodermal in origin.
  
• B. Human heart is ectodermal in origin.
  
• C. Human heart is endodermal in origin.
  
• D. Human heart is both ectodermal and mesodermal in origin.
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Human heart is mesodermal in origin.

Mesoderm is a primary germ layer of the embryo lying between the other two germ layers namely ectoderm and endoderm. From it arises all connective tissues. The lateral plate of the mesodermal layer gives rise to the heart, to the blood cells and the blood vessels of the circulatory system.

So, the correct answer is 'Human heart is mesodermal in origin'.