The "Wear and Tear" Hypothesis Proposes That Aging

question 13

Multiple Choice

The "wear and tear" hypothesis proposes that aging:

• A)is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage.
• B)occurs when cell numbers decline,causing damage to remaining cells.
• C)results from metabolic abnormalities.
• D)is a result of genetically determined organ breakdown.

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