MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The dermal layer responsible for fingerprints is the
A
reticular
B
basale
C
papillary
D
corneum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The dermal layer responsible for fingerprints is the F. Papillary layer. This layer contains what are known as epidermal ridges that form the anatomical structure for creating fingerprints.

Detailed explanation-2: -The papillary layer supplies nutrients to select layers of the epidermis and regulates temperature. Both of these functions are accomplished with a thin, extensive vascular system that operates similarly to other vascular systems in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis has two layers: papillary layer (the thin outer layer) and reticular layer (the thick outer layer). Papillary, which is beneath the epidermis, is the layer of dermis responsible for fingerprints.

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