The papillary layer of the dermis is connective tissue heavily invested with blood vessels. The superficial surface has structures called:
A) dermal papillae.
B) hair follicles.
C) ceruminous glands.
D) reticular papillae.

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The superficial surface of the papillary layer of the dermis contains structures called dermal papillae, which project into the epidermis and help to anchor it to the dermis. Hair follicles and ceruminous glands are not found in the papillary layer, and while the dermis does contain structures called reticular papillae, these are not located on the superficial surface of the layer.

The Papillary Layer of the Dermis Is Connective Tissue Heavily