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aging Flashcards

1
Q

what happens to skin as adults age

A

skin becomes thinner,
elasticity is lost,
subcutaneous fat
becomes thinner, blood
supply is more
sluggish, and the skin
becomes less hydrated

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2
Q

as adults age and the skin becomes thinner,
elasticity is lost,
subcutaneous fat
becomes thinner, blood
supply is more
sluggish, and the skin
becomes less hydrated what can cause problems

A

shear,
friction, and pressure
can cause problems

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