Previous Year Question
What is the upper surface/layer of the skin called?
A.
Endodermis
B.
Epidermis
C.
Dermis
D.
Special Dermis
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The outermost layer of human skin is called the epidermis. It acts as an important protective barrier between the body and the external environment. The official National Cancer Institute source also defines the epidermis as the outer layer of the two main layers of the skin.
The dermis lies beneath the epidermis and contains blood vessels, nerves, glands and other structures. NCERT Health and Physical Education material also describes the epidermis as the outermost layer of the skin.