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 subcutaneous layer
C) the hypodermal layer
D) the papillary layer

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The reticular layer constitutes about 80% of the dermis and is responsible for the tension lines in the skin. The other layers listed (subcutaneous, hypodermal, and papillary) are not major layers of the dermis.

The Dermis Has Two Major Layers