Loss of Skin Elasticity is a Clinical Sign Of

Question

Loss of skin elasticity is a clinical sign of
A) edema
B) dehydration
C) overhydration
D) hypersecretion of aldosterone

Accepted Answer

Loss of skin elasticity is a sign of dehydration, which means there is a lack of water in the body causing the skin to become less pliable. Edema is characterized by swelling in the body, which would not directly affect skin elasticity. Overhydration would not cause loss of skin elasticity, but rather would cause the skin to become bloated and tight. Hypersecretion of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates sodium balance and blood pressure, would not directly affect skin elasticity.