Ectodermal organ
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Ectodermal organs consist out of a epithelial and mesenchymal component and develop by a series of reciprocal molecular interactions between the epithelial and mesenchymal compartment. These molecular interactions guide the morphogenesis of the organ.
Examples of ectodermal organs
- hair follicle
- teeth
- feathers
- lung
- nail
- scales