A 62-Year-Old Former Professional Football Player Is in the Hospital

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 62-year-old former professional football player is in the hospital for a total knee replacement as a result of wear and tear and a medical diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Which biological theory of aging would help explain this patient's current health problem?

• A) Cross-link
• B) Free radical
• C) Wear-and-tear
• D) Somatic DNA damage

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