Application 9 - Aging relation over Keratinocytes Fibroblasts Collagen/Elastin Lipids

 
Application Question 9

    Due Feb 18 by 11:59pm Points 10 Submitting a text entry box Available until Mar 26 at 1pm

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Changes in the skin often serve as the most immediately noticeable signs of aging for humans. Hopefully we are now using an A&P mindset when thinking about aging!

To demonstrate that A&P mindset, discuss how each of the following cells or molecules relate to a symptom of aging in the skin:

    Keratinocytes
    Fibroblasts
    Collagen/Elastin
    Lipids

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Mostly Complete (10 pts): Response should mention 1. a symptom of aging related to each of the cells/molecules above as well as 2. some brief note about how the cell/molecule relates to that symptom (e.g., "collagen and elastin relate to reduced skin thickness, because there is less of those proteins in the dermis with age making it thinner").

Partially Complete (6 pts): One or more cell/molecule from list not discussed or discussions do not adequately connect the cells/molecules with their symptom (e.g., only saying "collagen and elastin relate to reduced skin thickness")