One Explanation of Aging Cites Our Dietary Habits as Connected

question 48

Multiple Choice

One explanation of aging cites our dietary habits as connected to the aging process. Which statement below is NOT consistent with this theory?

• A) What we eat is the most significant contributor to aging.
• B) The hypothalamus seems to operate as a clock, measuring age in terms of calories consumed by the body.
• C) Animal research supports an association between reduced caloric intake and increased longevity.
• D) "Natural" human studies suggest that individuals on restricted diets may live longer.

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Definitions:

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium excretion by the kidneys.

Reabsorption of Water

The process by which water is taken back into the body from the filtrate during urine formation, primarily occurring in the kidneys.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by decreasing urine production.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.