In the dermis, repeated ultraviolet exposure can result in damage to ________, causing abnormal connective tissue structure and premature wrinkling.
A) Langerhans cells
B) Merkel cells
C) sebaceous glands
D) fibrocytes
E) melanocytes

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Fibrocytes in the dermis are responsible for producing collagen and other connective tissue fibers. Repeated UV exposure can damage these fibrocytes, leading to abnormal connective tissue structure and premature wrinkling.

In the Dermis, Repeated Ultraviolet Exposure Can Result in Damage