HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Question
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Which of the following does the skin NOT do?
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Stores fat
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Absorbs shocks
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Anchors the skin
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Wringle the skin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aging. Wrinkles are a by-product of the aging process. As people age, skin cells divide more slowly, and the middle layer of your skin-the dermis-begins to thin. The dermis has a network of elastin and collagen fibers, which offer support and elasticity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Elastin and collagen fibres give the skin suppleness and strength. The numbers of these fibres in the skin are reduced as we age, causing wrinkles. Our skin has a layer of fat just below the surface (subcutaneous layer), which gives form and structure. This layer of fat thins out as we age, causing the skin to sag.
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