The dermis has two major layers. Which layer constitutes 80% of the dermis and is responsible for the tension lines in the skin?
A) the reticular layer
B) the hypodermal layer
C) the subcutaneous layer
D) the papillary layer

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The reticular layer constitutes 80% of the dermis and is responsible for the tension lines in the skin, making it the best choice. The other options, hypodermal layer and subcutaneous layer, refer to the layer beneath the dermis, and the papillary layer only constitutes 20% of the dermis and is responsible for fingerprints and touch sensations.

The Dermis Has Two Major Layers