Personal careQuestion 1201 of 1700
Why does less body fat in older adults raise the risk of injury to the skin?
- Fat makes the skin drier and thinner as time goes on
- Fat helps the skin to make more sweat in the heat
- Fat keeps the skin from getting too cool in winter
- Fat insulates and cushions the structures below
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Correct answer: Fat insulates and cushions the structures below
Adipose tissue keeps the body warm and cushions underlying structures, so less of it means less protection.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026