Which of these changes in the integumentary system are part of normal aging?
a. increased nail growth c. decreased melanin production
b. hypopigmentation d. increased sensitivity to pressure
C
Melanocyte production decreases; eccrine, apocrine, and sebaceous glands decrease in size, number, and function, leading to dryness and itching. Body temperature regulation diminishes, capillary blood flow decreases, and vascular fragility causes senile purpura.
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