For Each of the Following Changes with Age, Indicate Whether

question 5

Essay

For each of the following changes with age, indicate whether the change is most likely primary aging or secondary aging and why you think so.

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Definitions:

UV-A Rays

Long-wave ultraviolet light that penetrates the deepest into the skin, causing aging and long-term skin damage.

Window Glass

Transparent material, typically made from silica, used in the construction of windows to allow light to enter buildings while providing weather resistance.

Ultraviolet Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing sunburn and other types of damage.

Skin Cancers

Malignancies that arise from the skin, often due to overexposure to UV radiation, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.