From which primary germ layer is the thyroid gland derived?

A. Endoderm
B. Ectoderm
C. Mesoderm


Answer: A

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A. It is a gene found in both males and females. B. It is a protein that causes the degeneration of the Wolffian ducts. C. It is a protein that is normally coded for by a gene that is present on the Y chromosome. D. It is a gene that codes for testosterone. E. It is a protein normally coded for by a gene that is present on the X chromosome.

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