Skin Disorders

question 25

Multiple Choice

Skin disorders:

• A) Increase with age
• B) Decrease with age
• C) Are the same for all age-groups
• D) Decrease with sun exposure

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Definitions:

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a hormone and neuropeptide involved in childbirth and lactation, as well as in promoting social bonding, trust, and anxiety reduction.

Growth Hormone

A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals, playing a crucial role in human development.

Neurosecretory Cells

Specialized neurons that produce and release hormones directly into the blood, bridging the nervous and endocrine systems.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing the absorption of water in the kidneys.