The Most Likely Change in Aging That Will Take Place

question 164

Multiple Choice

The most likely change in aging that will take place in the near future is a significant

• A)increase in maximum lifespan.
• B)increase in average age of death.
• C)decrease in average age of death.
• D)decrease in maximum lifespan.

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