Which Statement Best Explains Why Skin Begins to Wrinkle and Becomes

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why skin begins to wrinkle and becomes saggy in middle adulthood?

• A)Skin begins to lose its fat content and the three layers of skin begin to adhere to each other less firmly.
• B)The body retains less water; therefore, skin begins to wrinkle and becomes less pliable.
• C)White blood cells begin to decrease in number and skin cells are indirectly affected.
• D)The nuclei of skin cells begin to shrink, which in turn affects skin elasticity.