What Is the Explanation for Why Cancer Increases as One

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the explanation for why cancer increases as one ages and the number of autoantibodies increases with age?

• A) Because the genetic program for aging is encoded in the brain and controlled by hormonal agents
• B) Because free radicals of oxygen that result from oxidative cellular metabolism cause abnormal cell growth
• C) Because the immune function declines with age
• D) Because of the result of DNA damage and inefficiency of cellular repair

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