All of the following are true of epidermal ridges,except that they
A)extend into the dermis.
B)contain increased numbers of free nerve endings.
C)cause ridge patterns on the surface of the skin.
D)produce patterns that are determined genetically.
E)interconnect with the dermal papillae.

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Epidermal ridges do not contain increased numbers of free nerve endings. Rather, they contain specialized sensory receptors called Meissner's corpuscles and Merkel cells, which are responsible for touch sensation.

All of the Following Are True of Epidermal Ridges,except That