Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The life span of a human being is 100 years.
• B)The longest living (documented)person was a man from Bulgaria who lived for 110 years.
• C)In the United States,life expectancy is about 79 years.
• D)There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nerve

Nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Stimuli

External factors or events that provoke a response in biological organisms, essential for behavior and learning.

Receptors

Special structures or cells in the body that receive and process signals from stimuli or drugs, often triggering a biological response.

Environment

Surroundings.