What are dermal papillae and how are they related to fingerprints?

What will be an ideal response?


Dermal papillae are cells that form a boundary between the outer skin, or epidermis, and the inner skin, or the dermis. The shape of the boundary determines the form and pattern of the ridges on the surface of the skin, and thus the fingerprint pattern.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. Department of Defense B. Federal Emergency Management Agency C. The States have primary responsibility. D. National Security Agency

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. true b. false

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