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How does aging affect the integumentary system?

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The integumentary system consists of skin, hair, and nails. Stem cell production declines with age, causing the epidermal cells to slow in their reproduction and, as a result, become larger and more irregular. This causes thinner, more translucent skin, meaning more frequent skin injuries, tearing, and infections.
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