Which of the following statements is true of cellulite?
A. It is caused by the leakage of fluid from the blood vessels into the spaces between the cells.
B. It is caused by an inherited variation in an amino acid sequence.
C. It is caused by excessive intake of vitamin C.
D. It is caused by the herniation of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue.
E. It is caused by cholesterol deposits in the walls of the arteries, leading to the formation of plaque.
Answer: D
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