Despite its apparent durability,the dermis is subject to tearing.How might a person know that the dermis has been previously stretched and/or torn?
A) The blood vessels in the dermis rupture and the blood passes through the tissue, causing permanent "black-and-blue marks."
B) The appearance of visible, silvery-white scars is an indication of stretching of the dermis.
C) The stretching causes the tension lines to disappear.
D) There is an episode of acute pain due to the large number of tactile corpuscles.

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Visible, silvery-white scars are a sign of stretching and tearing of the dermis. When the skin is stretched beyond its limit, it can leave behind scar tissue that appears silvery-white in color. This happens when the tear is deep enough to damage the collagen fibers in the dermis. Over time, the scars may fade, but they will never disappear completely.

Despite Its Apparent Durability,the Dermis Is Subject to Tearing