Which of the Following Is Why the Skin Becomes Looser

question 118

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is why the skin becomes looser and why muscle mass decreases during young adulthood and beyond?

• A) There is an increase in white blood cells
• B) There is an increase in the production of vitamin D
• C) There is a substantial decrease in iron
• D) There is a decrease in human growth hormones

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Definitions:

Hayflick Limit

The maximum number of times a normal human cell population can divide until division stops, attributed to cellular aging.

Genetic Clock

A mechanism within organisms that regulates timing of biological functions and aging, often influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Genetic

Relating to genes or heredity, often used to describe traits or conditions that are passed from parents to offspring through DNA.

Secondary Aging

The aging process that results from disease, lifestyle, and environmental factors, rather than genetic disposition.