The Dermis

question 29

Multiple Choice

The dermis

• A)consists of collagen and elastic fibers.
• B)is responsible for most of the structural strength of the skin.
• C)contains fibroblasts,fat cells,and macrophages.
• D)has dermal papillae.
• E)has all of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

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Edward Titchener

A psychologist known for developing structuralism, emphasizing the introspective analysis of the human mind's structures.

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