Why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger person?
A) Skin repairs take longer in the elderly.
B) The epidermis is thinner in the elderly.
C) There are fewer dendritic cells in the skin of the elderly.
D) Basal cell activity is reduced in the elderly.
E) All of the answers are correct.
E
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What will be an ideal response?
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