A Major Reason Why the Focus in Adults Is on Physiological

question 8

Multiple Choice

A major reason why the focus in adults is on physiological aging, instead of chronological aging, is that:

• A) Many older people lie about their ages
• B) Common diseases or pathologies can accelerate the aging process and increase the functional decline
• C) Death rates have declined in the elderly
• D) Lifestyle and behavioral factors have little influence on the aging process

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