An 81-Year-Old Woman Has Noted a Gradual Decrease in the Moisture

An 81-year-old woman has noted a gradual decrease in the moisture of her skin over many years. Which phenomena associated with the aging process are known to contribute to her xerosis? Select all that apply.

A) Separation of the basement membrane from adjacent dermal and epidermal layers
B) Changing composition of sebaceous gland secretions
C) Flattening of the dermal rete ridges
D) Decreased moisture secretions from sweat glands
E) Decrease in skin capillaries

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