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Why do veins become more prominent as one ages?In: Science [Recategorize] |
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Because the skin thins to paper thin on the outer body as well as tissues in the inner body, not to mention muscle loss. The heart has to pump harder as we get older, thus we really see the veins stick out. Think of a body builder ... look at those veins! They have always been there, but when younger we don't notice them as much.
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As we age, the tissue in out body loses its elasticity. Veins and arteries start to stretch, and have a larger cross section. The skin also loses elasticity and becomes 'floppy', allowing the veins to show through more readily.
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