Question

Which is not an age-related change that alters the integument? which is not an age-related change that alters the integument? reduction in dermal blood supply increased activity of merocrine sweat glands decreased epidermal production of vitamin d3 decrease in the number of dendritic cells?

Answer 1

Increased activity of merocrine sweat glands

Merocrine refers to the exocrine glands (or cells) whose secretions are excreted outside of the cell from the secretory cells, then into an epithelial-walled duct(s), and finally onto the surface of the body. Merocrine secretions from the sweat glands are specifically called eccrine. 

Sweat glands are structures of the skin that produce sweat in order to cool the body upon evaporation of the sweat. As a person grows older, his sweat glands become less active. This could impair perspiration or sweating, and increases the risks of overheating in the elderly.