Skin wrinkling with increasing age is NOT due to: a. a loss of elastic fibers in

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Skin wrinkling with increasing age is NOT due to:

a. a loss of elastic fibers in the dermal layer
b. a decrease in cell division of the dermal layer which results in a slower rate of repair to damaged skin
c. a loss of subcutaneous fat in the hypodermis
d. a decrease in the number of collagen fibers and an increase in AGE derived cross-links between the ones remaining
e. sunlight, which accelerated damage to collagen and elastin fibers

The proposed purpose for supplying extra vitamin E on a long term basis in the diet of the elderly is to:

a. prevent apoptosis
b. limit free radical damage, especially within cellular membranes
c. prevent DNA transcription errors
d. prevent various forms of skin cancer
e. increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis

Explanation / Answer

C. B.

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