In the Context of Aging, Which of the Following Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

In the context of aging, which of the following is true?

• A) Elevated levels of stress hormones make the body vulnerable to chronic diseases.
• B) The stretching of telomeres with each cell division limits the number of times a cell can divide.
• C) The stiffening of body tissues retards the process of aging.
• D) Elevated levels of free radicals in the body lower the risk of developing heart disease.

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Definitions:

N/um

A term from the Khoisan language referring to a sacred, spiritual power believed to reside in healers and used during healing dances and rituals.

Animism

The belief that nature is enlivened or energized by distinct personalized spirit beings separable from bodies.

Free-Ranging Spirits

Beliefs or practices in some cultures that involve spirits or entities which move freely in the world, unconfined to specific locations, objects, or rituals.

Patriarchic Religion

A religious system or society in which men hold the primary power and predominate in roles of leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.