Multiple Choice
Which statements describe the function and structure of the skin?
1) Collagen is the strongest fiber in the skin.
2) Blood vessels in the dermis supply the epidermis with nutrients.
3) The arrangement of epidermal ridges,mixed with sweat create fingerprints.
4) The papillary layer is the strongest portion of the dermis.
5) The reticular layer promotes stretching of the skin.
A) 1,2,5
B) 1,2,4,5
C) 1,2,3,5
D) 3,4,5
E) 1 and 5
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