The Preprogrammed Theory of Aging Supports All of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

The preprogrammed theory of aging supports all of the following except

• A) there is a genetic influence on aging.
• B) mutations that decrease the activity of a hormone receptor contribute to a longer lifespan.
• C) the accumulation of harmful DNA mutants builds up over time.
• D) longevity tends to run in families.
• E) identical twins have a similar life span.

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Ethnic Category

A classification based on common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral characteristics.

Hispanic Americans

Americans of Spanish-speaking ancestry, including those from Latin America and Spain.

Residential Integration

The degree to which individuals of different racial, ethnic, or socioeconomic backgrounds live together in the same neighborhoods.

Minority Group

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