Despite Its Apparent Durability, the Dermis Is Subject to Tearing

question 25

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

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Definitions:

Metamorphosis

Dramatic remodeling of body form during the transition from larva to adult.

Desiccation

The process of extreme dryness or the removal of moisture, which can lead to the drying out of living organisms and ecosystems.

Ectothermy

A physiological feature of organisms that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature.

Waterproof Skin

A type of skin adaptation that prevents water from penetrating, typically found in various animals, aiding them in living in wet environments.