__________ Is the Theory That Aging Is Due to a Breakdown

question 183

Multiple Choice

__________ is the theory that aging is due to a breakdown in the physical process that allow the organs to adjust to changes in the environment.

• A) Wear and tear theory
• B) Homeostatic imbalance
• C) Aging by program
• D) Autoimmunity

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Definitions:

Somatosensory Cortex

A brain region in the parietal lobe responsible for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Sensitive

Possessing or displaying quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings or being easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex not involved in primary motor or sensory functions but in complex processes like thinking, planning, and learning.

Sensory Functions

The physiological capabilities of the body's sensory organs, such as seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling.