Stretch marks occur when
A) the skin is so extensively stretched that its elastic limits are exceeded.
B) surgical incisions are made perpendicular to the skin's lines of cleavage.
C) the hair follicles cease to produce hairs.
D) the skin is stretched in normal movements.
E) athletes overextend a muscle.

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Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched beyond its elastic limits, causing the dermis to tear and resulting in visible lines or streaks.

Stretch Marks Occur When