Why Are Senior Judges Used in Appellate Cases

Why are senior judges used in appellate cases?

A) Senior judges have the longest tenure on the appellate court, which helps ensure the trial is conducted properly.
B) It helps give the appellate court's ruling more credibility and stature.
C) to help reduce the appellate court system's overall workload
D) to mentor the other judges on the appellate court
E) because Article III of the Constitution requires it