Asked by Jose Nava on Apr 29, 2024
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Which of these describes how the skin changes with aging?
A) loss of elasticity
B) loss of adipose tissue
C) loss of sweat glands
D) loss of sebaceous (oil) glands
E) All of the answer choices are changes seen in the skin with aging.
Sebaceous Glands
Glands in the skin that secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair.
Adipose Tissue
Connective tissue in which fat is stored.
Sweat Glands
Specialized skin glands in mammals that produce sweat, a fluid consisting primarily of water, salts, and urea, as a means of cooling the body through evaporation.
- Understand the contribution of genetic predispositions and environmental circumstances to the process of aging and their outcomes on the human body's function.
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meryam pachirApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the answer choices are changes seen in the skin with aging. As we age, the skin loses elasticity, thins and loses adipose tissue, and the function of sweat glands and sebaceous (oil) glands decreases. All of these changes contribute to the appearance of aged skin, including wrinkles, dryness, and age spots.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the contribution of genetic predispositions and environmental circumstances to the process of aging and their outcomes on the human body's function.