Despite Its Apparent Durability, the Dermis Is Subject to Tearing

question 64

Multiple Choice

Despite its apparent durability, the dermis is subject to tearing. How might a person know that the dermis has been previously stretched and/or torn?

• A) The stretching causes the tension lines to disappear.
• B) The appearance of visible, silvery-white scars is an indication of stretching of the dermis.
• C) There is an episode of acute pain due to the large number of tactile corpuscles.
• D) The blood vessels in the dermis rupture and the blood passes through the tissue, causing permanent "black-a nd-blue marks."

---

Definitions:

Substantial

Significantly valuable, large, or meaningful.

Repudiation

The rejection or refusal to acknowledge or pay a debt, obligation, or contract.

Terminate Contractual Duties

The act of formally ending obligations stipulated in a contract by mutual agreement or as allowed by the contract terms.

Perfect Performance

The fulfillment of all obligations in a contract in the manner that was specified and agreed upon by the parties involved.