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Grade 12th passZoology

Organs of body are derived from ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. Epiphysis is originated from
  1. Ectoderm only
  2. Ectodermal and endodermal
  3. endoderm only
  4. mesoderman and endodermal

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11 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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11 Years ago
Hello Student
Correct Answer is 1. Ectoderm only
The Pineal gland or epiphysis arises from the ectoderm of the embryo.
It lies under the corpus callosum between the two cerebral hemispheres. The Pineal secretes a hormone named melatonin.