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the interwoven collagen fibers of the dermal layer provide considerable tensile strength. the extensive array of elastic fibers that enables the dermis to stretch and recoil repeatedly during normal movements is found in the ______
options: reticular layer, hypodermal layer, papillary layer, epidermal layer, i dont know yet
The reticular layer of the dermis contains an extensive array of elastic fibers that allow the dermis to stretch and recoil. The hypodermal layer is subcutaneous fat, the papillary layer has thin collagen/elastic fibers, and the epidermal layer has no elastic fibers for this function.
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A. reticular layer