Which Statement About Aging Is FALSE

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement about aging is FALSE?

• A)Mechanisms of aging are thought to be fully understood.
• B)As aging occurs,the ability of the organism to maintain homeostasis declines.
• C)As organisms age,the efficiency of cellular functions decreases.
• D)The number of cells decreases during aging.

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