All of the following are true of epidermal ridges, except that they
A) cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin.
B) contain increased numbers of free nerve endings.
C) extend into the dermis.
D) produce patterns that are determined genetically.
E) interconnect with the dermal papillae.

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Epidermal ridges do not contain increased numbers of free nerve endings; they primarily serve to increase the surface area for attachment to the dermis and contribute to fingerprint patterns.

All of the Following Are True of Epidermal Ridges, Except