Fingerprints and footprints are produced by projections into the epidermis called
A) dermal striae.
B) cleavage lines.
C) reticular lines.
D) melanocytes.
E) dermal papillae.

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Fingerprints and footprints are produced by the projections called dermal papillae, which are located in the dermis and extend into the overlying epidermis. These projections increase the surface area of contact between the dermis and epidermis and help to anchor the two layers together.

Fingerprints and Footprints Are Produced by Projections into the Epidermis