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BiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationPineal GlandMedium2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyMediumsingle choice
Which one of the following is NOT endodermal in origin?
Options:
Answer:
D
Solution:
The pineal gland develops from the neuroectoderm, which is a part of the roof of the diencephalon. Therefore, it is ectodermal in origin.
The thymus gland develops from the endoderm of the third pharyngeal pouch.
The thyroid gland develops from the endodermal floor of the pharynx.
The parathyroid glands develop from the endoderm of the third and fourth pharyngeal pouches.
Answer: Pineal gland
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Pineal Gland
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