As we age,
A) the epidermis becomes more firmly attached to the dermis.
B) fibers in the dermis thicken.
C) fat in the hypodermis increases.
D) cells in both the epidermis and dermis decline in water content.

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As we age, the cells in both the epidermis and dermis decline in water content, leading to drier skin. The epidermis does not become more firmly attached to the dermis, fibers in the dermis do not thicken, and fat in the hypodermis typically decreases, not increases.

As We Age