After several months of extensive weight training,Nick has noticed pinkish,depressed furrows with jagged edges in his axillary region.These markings are a result of:
A) a decrease in dermal papillae.
B) healing due to tiny tears in the dermis.
C) malfunction of the microvilli.
D) overproduction of the arrector pili muscles.

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The pinkish, depressed furrows with jagged edges in Nick's axillary region are most likely stretch marks, which are a result of tiny tears in the dermis from rapid stretching of the skin. This is a common occurrence for individuals who have extensively weight trained, as the rapid increase in muscle mass causes the skin to stretch beyond its normal limits. Over time, these marks may fade to a silvery-white color.

After Several Months of Extensive Weight Training,Nick Has Noticed Pinkish,depressed