Despite the strength of the dermis, it is subject to tearing. How might a person know that the dermis has been previously stretched and/or torn?
A) Tension, or cleavage, lines disappear.
B) Generally permanent stretch marks, or striae, appear.
C) Flexure lines appear where the skin has been stressed.
D) The skin will darken due to increased melanin accumulation.
Answer: B
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