Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6
ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 168: 2

Answer

Josie is not right. In the first place dermis does not shed. Epidermis sheds , but tatoos are formed by in deposited in the demis.

Work Step by Step

Nevertheless, tattoos do fade with time due partly to lymphatic drainage, and the bleaching influence of sunlight on exposed skin.
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