The Theory in Which Aging Is Attributed to Our Bodies

question 72

Multiple Choice

The theory in which aging is attributed to our bodies' organs and cell tissues simply wearing out with repeated use and abuse is called_______.

• A)activity theory
• B)wear-and-tear theory
• C)disengagement theory
• D)cellular clock theory

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Definitions:

Sensory Stimuli

External or internal inputs that affect the sensory organs leading to perception or reaction.

Left-Handed

The preference for using the left hand for tasks such as writing and other activities, due to the brain's hemispheric dominance for motor skills.

Males

The sex that is typically characterized by the XY chromosome configuration in humans and other species, often associated with specific physiological and reproductive functions.

Females

Refers to the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs, distinguished biologically by the production of gametes (ova), which can be fertilized by male gametes.