How Do Gerontologists Define the Maximum Number of Years That

question 53

Multiple Choice

How do gerontologists define the maximum number of years that a member of a species can live?

• A) the maximum life span of the species
• B) the life expectancy of the species
• C) the intrinsic age of the species
• D) the senescence of the species

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