All of the Following Are True of Epidermal Ridges Except

question 88

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of epidermal ridges except that they

• A) extend into the hypodermis.
• B) increase surface area and friction on fingertips.
• C) cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin.
• D) produce patterns that are determined partially genetically.
• E) interconnect with the dermal papillae.

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