Question

The epidermis of skin, hair and nails are derivatives of which germ layer?

Options

• Ectoderm

• Mesoderm

• Endoderm

• Both ectoderm and mesoderm

Answer 1

The epidermis of skin, hair and nails arise from the ectoderm, the outer layer that forms the outer covering of the embryo. In contrast, the dermis of skin is derived from the mesoderm.