What are dermal papillae?
A) Conical projections of dermis just deep to the epidermis
B) Ridges of epidermal cells extending down into dermis
C) Clusters of stem cells located along side of hair follicles
D) Conical projections of dermal tissue extending into the base of hair follicles
E) Areas where sebaceous glands connect to hair follicles

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Dermal papillae are conical projections of the dermis that extend up into the epidermis, increasing the surface area for exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between these two layers.

What Are Dermal Papillae