Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)In the United States,life expectancy is about 100 years.
• B)The life span of a human being is 122 years.
• C)There is little scientific evidence to support the notion that a person's genetic makeup contributes to his or her longevity.
• D)The longest living (documented)person was a Russian man who lived for 114 years.

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Definitions:

Family Health History

A record of diseases and health conditions present in a person's family, which can indicate an increased risk of similar conditions.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to offspring through genes.

Genetic Traits

Characteristics that are inherited from our parents through genes, influencing various aspects of our physical and behavioral traits.

Etiology

The study of the causes or origins of diseases and disorders, understanding how they develop.