Parallel Curving Ridges of Dermis That Shape the Overlying Epidermis

question 40

Multiple Choice

Parallel curving ridges of dermis that shape the overlying epidermis into fingerprints

• A) are associated with thin skin.
• B) improve the grip of the hands.
• C) decrease friction on surfaces where they are located.
• D) are caused by the pattern of the reticular layer of the dermis.
• E) tend to make the surface smooth.

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