A 56 y/o woman has a history of extensive exposure to ultraviolet radiation from both the sun and artificial tanning sources( tanning lights&beds) since childhood. The excessive wrinkling observed is caused primarily by which one of the the following effects of UV rays on the skin? A)damaged elastic fibers B)dilated follicles with plugged orifices C)increased size and activity of melanocytes D)thickening of the the stratum Cornell E)vascular sclerosis of dermal blood vessels

A 56 y/o woman has a history of extensive exposure to ultraviolet radiation from both the sun and artificial tanning sources( tanning lights&beds) since childhood. The excessive wrinkling observed is caused primarily by which one of the the following effects of UV rays on the skin? A)damaged elastic fibers B)dilated follicles with plugged orifices C)increased size and activity of melanocytes D)thickening of the the stratum Cornell E)vascular sclerosis of dermal blood vessels

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

ChapterCom: Comprehensive Medical Terminology Review

Section: Chapter Questions

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