Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 5 - The Integumentary System - Review Questions - Page 170: 19

Answer

The wrinkling of skin is due to the loss of elastic fibers, which would typically hold the skin together. Some factors that may accelerate this process include; age and sunlight (damaging skin fibers and underlying glands).

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The wrinkling of skin is due to the loss of elastic fibers, which would typically hold the skin together. Some factors that may accelerate this process include; age and sunlight (damaging skin fibers and underlying glands).
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