The dermis has two major layers; which of the following constitutes 80% of the dermis and is responsible for the tension lines in the skin?
A)the reticular layer
B)the hypodermal layer
C)the papillary layer
D)the subcutaneous layer

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The reticular layer makes up 80% of the dermis and contains collagen and elastin fibers, which are responsible for the tension lines in the skin. The hypodermal layer (also known as the subcutaneous layer) is not part of the dermis, but rather is a layer of adipose tissue underneath the skin. The papillary layer is the superficial layer of the dermis and is responsible for the fingerprints on the skin.

The Dermis Has Two Major Layers; Which of the Following