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____ Is the Criterion Used by the Elderly to Define

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____ is the criterion used by the elderly to define themselves as old.


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Homeostasis

The biological process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment.

Senescence

The biological process of aging, characterized by the gradual decline in physiological functions and increased vulnerability to diseases.

Wear-And-Tear Theory

A concept in biology and gerontology that suggests the aging process is the result of accumulated damage and degradation of cells and tissues over time.

Autoimmune Theory

A hypothesis in medical science suggesting that some diseases are caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues.

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