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Which of the Following Biological Theories of Aging States That

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Which of the following biological theories of aging states that people age because their cells' normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules?


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Thyroid Hormones

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth.

Metabolized

The process of breaking down substances within the body to produce energy, or the conversion of substances into other forms within the body.

Thyroid Follicle

The basic structural unit of the thyroid gland, consisting of a spherical grouping of thyroid cells surrounding a cavity filled with colloid.

Parafollicular Cells

Specialized cells in the thyroid gland that produce calcitonin, a hormone involved in regulating calcium levels in the blood.

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