Which of the following tissues is NOT derived from the mesoderm?
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Correct answer: Pancreatic enzymes
The mesoderm gives rise to muscles, the heart, blood vessels, and the dermis. Pancreatic tissue and its digestive enzymes are derived from the endoderm.
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