As You Age, Gravity Will Ultimately Compress Your Spine, Which

question 13

Multiple Choice

As you age, gravity will ultimately compress your spine, which will result in a loss of height. This effect is best explained by the ____ theory of aging. ​

• A)metabolic
• B)cellular
• C)wear-and-tear
• D)programmed cell death

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