Question

describe the function of the dermis by deciding which statements are \true\ and which statements are \false.\ dermal papillae project into and anchor the epidermis to the dermis. there are few sensory nerve fibers in the dermis. collagen fibers within the dermis are flexible and offer no resistance to overstretching. the dermis is avascular. elastic fibers stretch to allow movement of underlying muscles and joints.

Explanation:

1. Dermal papillae do project into and anchor the epidermis to the dermis, so this is True.
2. The dermis is rich in sensory nerve fibers, so the statement of few sensory nerve fibers is False.
3. Collagen fibers in the dermis provide strength and some resistance to over - stretching, not no resistance, so this is False.
4. The dermis is vascular, not avascular, so this is False.
5. Elastic fibers in the dermis do stretch to allow movement of underlying muscles and joints, so this is True.

Answer:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True