Which Theory of Aging Would Be Most Useful at Explaining

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which theory of aging would be most useful at explaining why muscle tissue and some arteries get stiffer over time, leading to potentially severe consequences?​

• A) ​free radical theory
• B) cross-linking theory​
• C) ​programmed theory
• D) ​wear-and-tear theory

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in coordinating movement, as well as aspects of cognition and emotion.

Voluntary Movements

Actions initiated and controlled by an individual's conscious mind, involving the mobilization of muscle groups to perform deliberate actions.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back and beneath the brainstem, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and balance.