Which of the Following Is NOT a Theoretical Explanation for Biological

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a theoretical explanation for biological aging?

• A) The effects of age occur when undesirable chemical bonds form between cellular proteins or fats and cause molecules to be unable to assume the correct shape for proper function.
• B) Species-specific genes for aging prevent humans from becoming parents when they are too old to be able to raise offspring to maturity.
• C) Insufficient production of neurotransmitters interferes with cellular communication and causes cells to age.
• D) Cells lose their ability to repair breaks in DNA, and the accumulation of unrepaired breaks results in aging.

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Definitions:

Supraspinatus

A muscle located in the upper back, part of the rotator cuff that helps with arm lifting.

Tendon

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, enabling movement of the bone or structure.

Thoracic Muscles

Muscles located in the thorax that aid in breathing and support the chest wall.

Expiration

The process of exhaling air out of the lungs, involved in breathing and respiratory cycles.