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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question

Question

60. Which germ layer forms the epidermis and hair, as well as the central and peripheral nervous systems?
Options
A Ectoderm
Correct Answer
B Mesoderm
C Endoderm
D Mesenchyme
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The outer embryonic germ layer (ectoderm) differentiates into the skin (epidermis, hair, nails) and the entire nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves).

Hint

'Ecto-' means outer layer, giving rise to skin and nerves.

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