Which Statement Describes the Genetic Theory of Aging

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the genetic theory of aging?

• A)Free radicals accumulate and damage cell membranes.
• B)Everyone experiences changes due to cellular dysfunction at the same age.
• C)Hormones decrease in function as a person grows older.
• D)Changes in skin, the brain, and other organs are from cellular dysfunction.

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Definitions:

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back or upper side of an organism or structure, opposite of ventral, often used in anatomical descriptions.

Ventral Fibers

Nerve fibers located on the front part of the body, often associated with the transmission of sensory and motor information.

Sympathetic

Refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system that typically prepares the body for action and stress responses, often described as the "fight or flight" system.

Parasympathetic Nervous Systems

A division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate and increasing intestinal and glandular activity.