The design of a person's epidermal ridges is determined by the manner in which the papillae rest upon the dermal ridges to produce the specific pattern known as handprints,footprints,and fingerprints.Which of the following statements is true regarding these prints or ridges?
A)Identical twins do not have the same pattern of ridges.
B)They are genetically determined,therefore unique to each person.
C)Because we are constantly shedding epithelial cells,these ridges are changing daily.
D)Every human being has the same pattern of ridges.

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Epidermal ridges, such as handprints, footprints, and fingerprints, are determined genetically and are unique to each person. Identical twins may have similar patterns of ridges, but they are not identical. While the ridges may change slightly over time due to growth and wear, they do not change daily. Every human being has their own unique epidermal ridge pattern.

The Design of a Person's Epidermal Ridges Is Determined by the Manner