Which of the following germ layers form smooth muscle?

Endoderm

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Mesoderm

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Epiderm

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Ectoderm

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Mesoderm
Three germ layers namely, ectoderm, endoderm and mesoderm, develop during gastrulation and gives rise to different parts of the organism. The mesoderm gives rise to connective tissue (cartilage and bone), striated and smooth muscles, the heart walls, blood, lymph vessels, kidneys, gonads, spleen and notochord.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'Mesoderm'.

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