GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which layer of skin of skin contains the Dermal Papillae used for fingerprinting and gripping of surfaces?
A
Epidermis
B
Dermis
C
Hypodermis
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dermal papillae are the protrusions of dermal connective tissue into the epidermal layer.

Detailed explanation-2: -A pattern of ridges and grooves on the deep surface of the epidermis fit a complementary pattern of corrugations of the underlying dermis. The projections of the dermis are called dermal papillae and those of the epidermis, epidermal ridges (pegs), because of their appearance in vertical sections of the skin.

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