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Integumentary system aging
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Published on Nov 18, 2015
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM AGING
EXAMPLES, SIGNS, AND CAUSES
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EFFECTS ON SKIN
Rougher, wrinkled, more transparent, and bruises easily
Facial features appear almost skeleton-like as the fat thins
Dryer skin, especially in the winter
Skin becomes looser and sags
Lower amount of elasticity
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Preserved Light by Caillum Smith
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AT A CLOSER LOOK
Stem cell production declines with age
Epidermal cells slow down their processes
Cells become larger and irregular, resulting in easy injuries and slower healing.
Higher chance of infection when healing slows
Vascularity decreases and drugs/medications take longer to absorb.
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Dave Edens
4.
EFFECTS ON SWEAT GLANDS
Less glandular activity
Fewer sweat glands all together
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Stephen Begin
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AT A CLOSER LOOK
The skin becomes dry, brittle, rough, and itchy.
Slows activity as a result of easy heat loss (from cell irregularity)
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Smithsonian Libraries
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EFFECTS ON MELANIN LEVELS
Levels of melanin are recorded lower than average.
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JD Hancock
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AT A CLOSER LOOK
Loss of protection from UV rays
Hair will turn white or grey
Skin may appear paler or "flushed"
Higher risk of sunburn or skin cancer
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r.nial.bradshaw
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EFFECTS ON MISC.
Lack of collagen
Cancers are more common (colon, skin, stomach, etc)
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DanielleSaysHello
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OTHER FACTS
Extreme sun exposure can cause your skin to appear older
By avoiding hot temperatures and chemicals, aging may not be as defined.
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WanderingtheWorld (www.ChrisFord.com)
Kaelin Moore
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