Which Statement About the Lifespan Is MOST True

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the lifespan is MOST true?

• A) Most people's lives are the same, no matter where in the world they live.
• B) Throughout history, people's day-to-day lives have not changed much no matter where they live.
• C) Most ideas about proper behavior are universal.
• D) The human lifespan varies dramatically depending on cohort, socioeconomic status, cultural background, and gender.

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Definitions:

Parasitism

A relationship between two species where one organism (the parasite) lives on or in another organism (the host), causing it harm but usually not immediate death.

Nourishment

The substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition, often referred to in the context of food and nutrition.

Species

A basic unit of biological classification, defined as a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

Protective Shells

Hard outer coverings that serve to shield organisms from environmental hazards and potential predators.