Chapter 6, Problem 27P

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason why older people have more difficulty in controlling body temperature than younger people.

Introduction:

The epidermis is the outer layer of skin, which covers and protects the whole body. The dermis is the inner layer of the skin, which consist of the connective tissues, muscle tissues and so on. Due to the low production of melanin, vitamin D and loss of hair follicles the skin’s accessory structures changes over time.