Question

why would an elderly person be more prone to skin infections than a younger person? skin repairs take longer in the elderly. basal cell activity is reduced in the elderly. there are fewer dendritic cells in the skin of the elderly. the epidermis is thinner in the elderly. all of the answers are correct.

Explanation:

As people age, skin repair processes slow down due to reduced basal - cell activity. Fewer dendritic cells in the skin of the elderly mean a weaker immune response in the skin. Also, a thinner epidermis in the elderly provides less of a barrier against pathogens, making them more prone to skin infections.

Answer:

E. All of the answers are correct.