Question

Which germ layer gives rise to organs such as the liver, pancreas, stomach, and intestines?

Options

• Mesoderm

• Ectoderm

• Endoderm

• Periderm

Answer 1

The endoderm is the innermost germ layer that differentiates into endodermal organs including the liver, pancreas, stomach, intestines, lungs, urinary bladder, and thyroid gland. These organs are essential for digestion, respiration, and metabolism.