Derivatives of midgut ?
Correct Answer: Appendix
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Appendix The gut is endodermal in origin and is derived from yolk sac. Developing gut is divided into :?Foregut :- Aery of foregut is coeliac trunk. Foregut derivatives of GIT are esophagus, stomach, duodenum (upto opening of main pancreatic duct), liver and pancreas.Midgut :- Aery of midgut is superior mesenteric aery. GIT derivatives of midgut are duodenum (distal to opening of main pancreatic duct), small intestine (jejunum, ileum), appendix, cecum, ascending colon and proximal (right) 2/3 of transverse colon.Hindgut :- Aery of hindgut is inferior mesenteric aery. Hindgut derivatives are distal (left) 1/3 of transverse colon, descending colon, proximal pa of rectum. Caudal pa of hind gut is called cloaca. Distal pa of rectum and upper pa of canal are developed from endodermal cloaca.
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