What Is the Difference Between Chronological Age and Functional Age

question 83

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between chronological age and functional age?

• A) Chronological age is the time between birth and puberty, while functional age is the time between puberty and reproduction.
• B) Chronological age is the degree of aging in the telomeres of each cell, while functional age is how active the cells are.
• C) Chronological age is what the calendar says you are, while functional age is the age at which you feel and are capable of functioning.
• D) Chronological age is your physiological age, while functional age is the length of time you've been functional.

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