A 72-year-old male patient presents with multiple age spots, wrinkles, and sagging skin on face and neck…
From Anatomy and Physiology · Aging and the Integumentary System · Written by Isaac Agyapong (Tutor)
A 72-year-old male patient presents with multiple age spots, wrinkles, and sagging skin on face and neck despite minimal sun exposure. What changes explain his rapid skin aging?
- A. Increased melanin production causing pigmented areas and keratin accumulation
- B. Decreased collagen and elastic fiber production with loss of elasticity
- C. Increased cell division in stratum basale causing excessive thickening
- D. Decreased blood flow in dermis causing melanocyte death
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