Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)People who experience more "wear and tear" of their bodies tend to live longer than people who do not experience as much wear and tear.
• B)Longevity is a natural change that results when the human body reaches 85 years of age.
• C)People whose cells are able to repair their damaged DNA may live longer than people whose cells do not have this ability.
• D)Longevity results when a person does not wear out his or her digestive system by eating too much food.

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Risk Premium

The extra return expected by an investor for holding a risky asset compared to a risk-free asset, as compensation for the higher risk.

Diversifiable Risk

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