Parallel curving ridges of dermis that shape the overlying epidermis into fingerprints
A) are associated with thin skin.
B) improve the grip of the hands.
C) decrease friction on surfaces where they are located.
D) are caused by the pattern of the reticular layer of the dermis.
E) tend to make the surface smooth.

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Parallel curving ridges of dermis shape the overlying epidermis into fingerprints, which improve the grip of the hands by increasing friction with surfaces.

Parallel Curving Ridges of Dermis That Shape the Overlying Epidermis