Enamel of teeth is derived from:: (A) Endoderm, (B) Mesoderm, (C) Ectoderm, (D) None of the above
Answer is C. In general terms, the ectodermal germ layer gives rise to organs and structures that maintain contact with the outside world:The central nervous system;The peripheral nervous system;The sensory epithelium of the ear, nose, and eye; andThe epidermis, including the hair and nails.In addition, it gives rise to:Subcutaneous glands,The mammary glands,The pituitary gland,And enamel of the teeth.