Which of the following is the function of the combination of epidermal ridges and dermal papillae?
A) increase storage of nutrients in the digestive tract
B) increase surface area for diffusion between the dermis and epidermis
C) increase sensory reception
D) increase secretion of milk in specialized integumentary glands
E) increase large reserves of lipids in adipose tissue

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The combination of epidermal ridges (ridges on the surface of the epidermis) and dermal papillae (projections from the dermis into the epidermis) increase surface area for diffusion between the dermis and epidermis. This is important for the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste products between the two layers. Additionally, this combination contributes to the formation of fingerprints and enhances the gripping ability of our skin.

Which of the Following Is the Function of the Combination