The appearance of wrinkles in skin with age is largely due to changes in the
A) collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis.
B) keratin of the epidermis.
C) carotene in the epidermis.
D) blood vessels in the dermis.

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Collagen and elastic fibers in the dermis play a key role in maintaining the structure and elasticity of the skin. As we age, these fibers break down and decrease in number, leading to the formation of wrinkles.

The Appearance of Wrinkles in Skin with Age Is Largely