All of these are aspects of aging skin EXCEPT?
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify which of the listed options is NOT a typical characteristic or effect of aging skin.
Answer
The number of melanocytes increases in number.
Melanocytes increase in number is not an aspect of aging skin. The number of melanocytes actually decreases with age, although their size increases.
Answer for screen readers
Melanocytes increase in number is not an aspect of aging skin. The number of melanocytes actually decreases with age, although their size increases.
More Information
With aging, melanocytes, which produce melanin, decrease in number but increase in size. So while there are fewer pigment-producing cells, the remaining ones are larger and their distribution is more focal. This is why older adults get 'age spots'.
Tips
Make sure to read the question carefully. This question is asking for the answer that is NOT an aspect of aging skin.
Sources
- Aging changes in skin: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - medlineplus.gov
- Characteristics of the Aging Skin - PMC - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Effects of Aging on the Skin - Skin Disorders - Merck Manuals - merckmanuals.com
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