Damage Theories of Aging Suggest That

question 70

Multiple Choice

Damage theories of aging suggest that

• A)aging is the result of cells that are biologically programmed to divide a limited number of times.
• B)death results from an accumulation of defects in cells and organs over time.
• C)hormone levels in the brain are systematically altered in old age, and this results in aging and death.
• D)autoimmune reactions damage normal body cells, leading to aging and death.

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