In the early embryo, the liver and pancreas are derived from the:
A)ectoderm
B)mesoderm
C)endoderm
D)intraderm

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The liver and pancreas are derived from the endoderm. The endoderm is one of the three primary germ layers formed during embryonic development and gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems, as well as associated organs such as the liver, pancreas, and thyroid.

In the Early Embryo, the Liver and Pancreas Are Derived