Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Fingerprints come from the layer of the epidermis called the dermal papilla.
2. The subcutaneous layer contains fat that can be used by the body for energy.
3. Both the dermis and epidermis contain layers of tightly packed cells.
4. As we age, the amount of collagen in skin decreases and the amount of elastic fibers increases.
5. The soft, fine hair of a newborn is called lanugo.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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