The Patterns Found in Fingerprints are Produced by ________

Question

The patterns found in fingerprints are produced by ________.
A) projection of the dermal papillae into the epidermis
B) projection of the hypodermis into the epidermis
C) projection of the epidermis into the hypodermis
D) projection of the hypodermis into the dermis

Accepted Answer

The patterns found in fingerprints are produced by the projection of the dermal papillae into the epidermis, causing ridges and grooves that form unique patterns.