What Are Dermal Papillae

question 9

Multiple Choice

What are dermal papillae?

• A) Conical projections of dermis just deep to the epidermis
• B) Ridges of epidermal cells extending down into dermis
• C) Clusters of stem cells located along side of hair follicles
• D) Conical projections of dermal tissue extending into the base of hair follicles
• E) Areas where sebaceous glands connect to hair follicles

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