Stretch marks occur when
A) the skin is stretched in normal movements.
B) surgical incisions are made perpendicular to the skin's lines of cleavage.
C) the skin is so extensively stretched that its elastic limits are exceeded.
D) athletes overextend a muscle.
E) individual epidermal layers separate.

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Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched beyond its elastic limits, causing damage to the dermis layer of the skin. This can happen during periods of rapid growth, weight gain, or pregnancy. The skin is unable to fully recover its shape and structure, leading to the formation of stretch marks.

Stretch Marks Occur When