Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Accurately Describe an Effect

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe an effect of aging on tissues?

• A)Tissues heal faster in older people.
• B)More glucose is added to proteins both inside and outside of cells as we age.
• C)Aging leads to elastin thickening and attracting more calcium.
• D)In older individuals, collagen fibers increase in number.
• E)As we age, more cross-links form between adjacent protein molecules.

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