Failure of differentiation of the individual organs derived from the embryonic foregut would cause malformation of which of the following organs?

(A) Spleen
(B) Gallbladder
(C) Ascending colon
(D) Ileum
(E) Descending colon


Answer: (B) Gallbladder

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