Which germ layer is the epidermis derived from?

A) Ectoderm
B) Mesoderm
C) Endoderm

Epidermis

Outer portion of the skin formed of epithelial tissue that rests on or covers the dermis.

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm) in early embryonic development from which all tissues and organs develop.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of the skin, central and peripheral nervous systems, eyes, inner ear, and many connective tissues.