Question

describe the anatomical and physiological changes that occur in the integumentary system as we age by determining if the statements are \true\ or \false.\ false true the number of hair follicles decreases. the skin wrinkles because the hypodermis is loose. the number of melanocytes decreases. with aging, homeostatic adjustment to heat is limited due to increased sweat glands. the skin wrinkles because the dermal fibers are fewer. with aging, homeostatic adjustment to heat is limited due to less vasculature.

Explanation:

• As we age, hair follicles decline, skin wrinkles due to reduced dermal - fiber density and looser hypodermis, melanocytes decrease, and heat - homeostasis is limited by less vasculature and not increased sweat glands (it's actually reduced sweat - gland function).

Answer:

• The number of hair follicles decreases: TRUE
• The skin wrinkles because the hypodermis is loose: TRUE
• The number of melanocytes decreases: TRUE
• With aging, homeostatic adjustment to heat is limited due to increased sweat glands: FALSE
• The skin wrinkles because the dermal fibers are fewer: TRUE
• With aging, homeostatic adjustment to heat is limited due to less vasculature: TRUE