Which of the Following Is True Regarding Senescence

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding senescence?

• A) Animals may vary in longevity, but the aging processes are similar.
• B) There is minimal variance in either longevity or the process of aging among animals.
• C) The aging process differs dramatically among animal species.
• D) Aging must be explained by different evolutionary forces among different species.

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Definitions:

Correlational Study

A research method used to determine the relationship between two variables, without implying causation.

Placebo

A substance or treatment with no therapeutic effect, often used in clinical trials as a control to test the efficacy of treatments.

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables in an experimental design, leading to a potential false association between the studied variables.

Random Factor

A random factor is an unpredictable variable that can influence the outcome of an experiment or situation, often beyond control.