Analyze the Anecdote of the Centenarian Twins from the Beginning

question 63

Essay

Analyze the anecdote of the centenarian twins from the beginning of the chapter.Based on what you've learned about health and illness in this chapter,do you agree that laughter,close family ties,religion,and a simple lifestyle can account for their longevity? If so,how? If not,what other factors could explain their long lives?

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Definitions:

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring, influencing traits such as appearance, behavior, and disease susceptibility.

Nutritious

Providing essential nutrients that contribute to good health and well-being.

Behavior Genetics

The field that seeks to discover the influence of heredity and environment on individual differences in human traits and development.

Hereditary Basis

The genetic foundation or origin of a trait, characteristic, disorder, or disease passed from parents to offspring.