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Which skin structures are responsible for fingerprints?



Correct Answer: B

Dermal papillae are small, raised structures in the dermis of the skin. They contain nerve endings, capillaries, and other specialized cells. Dermal papillae are responsible for creating fingerprints, as they push up into the epidermis and create ridges on the surface of the skin. These ridges are what give each person their unique pattern of fingerprints. Sudoriferous glands are responsible for producing sweat, Merkel cells are involved in touch sensation, and arrector pili are responsible for the contraction of hair follicles




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