Aging That Results from Disease,abuse,and Disuse Is Called ______________ Aging

question 90

Multiple Choice

Aging that results from disease,abuse,and disuse is called ______________ aging.

• A) programmed
• B) tertiary
• C) primary
• D) secondary

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Definitions:

Biological Clock

An internal mechanism in organisms that controls the timing of various biological functions, such as sleep-wake cycles and hormonal changes.

Daily Rhythms

Natural patterns of activity that follow a roughly 24-hour cycle in living organisms, often referred to as circadian rhythms.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.