[Campbell Biology P.927] A person pinches the skin on the back of their hand and observes th... | Practice Question

A person pinches the skin on the back of their hand and observes that it quickly returns to its original shape after being released. Which type of fiber is primarily responsible for this property of the skin?

  • A: Collagenous fibers
  • B: Reticular fibers
  • C: Elastic fibers
  • D: Fibroblasts

Explanation

The text explicitly states: 'whereas the elastic fibers restore the skin to its original shape when you release your grip.' This directly links elastic fibers to the skin's ability to return to its original shape after being stretched.