The cavity in the mesoderm that ultimately develops into the peritoneal, pericardial, and pleural cavities is called the
A) antrum.
B) blastocoel.
C) coelom.
D) dermatome.

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The mesoderm gives rise to the coelom which is a fluid-filled cavity that eventually gives rise to the peritoneal, pericardial, and pleural cavities. A is incorrect because antrum refers to a cavity or chamber within a structure, typically a bone or organ. B is incorrect because blastocoel is a temporary fluid-filled cavity formed during embryogenesis. D is incorrect because dermatome is a region of skin innervated by a single spinal nerve.

The Cavity in the Mesoderm That Ultimately Develops into the Peritoneal