It is derived from the mesoderm of the embryo. (D) Liver: Liver is an important organ that is involved in the production of many hormones and also secretes bile juice. It is of endodermal origin. Of the given option, Heart is the organ with the mesodermal origin.

Is liver a mesoderm or endoderm?

The liver is the largest internal organ and it provides many essential metabolic, exocrine and endocrine functions. Hepatocytes are the principal cell type in the liver and these along with biliary epithelial cells are derived from the embryonic endoderm.

Is liver derived from mesoderm?

The liver is an indispensable organ for metabolism and drug detoxification. The liver consists of endoderm-derived hepatobiliary lineages and various mesoderm-derived cells, and interacts with the surrounding tissues and organs through the ventral mesentery.