Somites are derived from __________ mesoderm:: (A) Intermediate plate, (B) Lateral plate, (C) Paraxial, (D) Extraembryonic
Answer is C. The intraembryonic mesoderm splits into –
Paraxial – forms Somites.
Intermediate plate - give rise to the Genital & Urinary system
Lateral plate - encloses a cavity called the intraembryonic coelom, which further forms the pericardial, peritoneal & pleural cavities.