How Do "Free Radicals" Damage the Body and Result in Aging

question 44

Multiple Choice

How do "free radicals" damage the body and result in aging?

• A)They have a "free electron" that is chemically unstable and can damage a cell's DNA.
• B)They tend to create elevated levels of testosterone within the body, and this damages the reproductive system.
• C)They generate large numbers of telomeres that attack and destroy brain cells.
• D)They produce excess levels of the neurotransmitter GABA that is associated with age-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease.

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