NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This provides your skin with strength and elasticity (as you age you lose this and skin may become looser)
A
Keratin
B
Dermis
C
Collagen
D
Melanin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastin is a protein that your body produces naturally. It provides strength and elasticity to your skin and many other organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastin is a critical skin protein consisting of crosslinked tropoelastin. Elastin combines with microfibrils to form elastic fibers that provide stretch and recoil to the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -What causes loss of skin elasticity? Young skin contains plenty of collagen and elastin, the proteins which give skin its structure and ability to stretch. As we age, these start to decline due to hormonal changes and our ability to heal also slows down, leading to decreased skin elasticity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Collagen supplements. People take collagen supplements for their joint and skin health. Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a compound that helps promote collagen production. Vitamin C. Aloe vera gel. Ginseng. Antioxidants. Retinol and other carotenoids. Light therapy. More items •20-May-2022

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