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Wear-and-Tear Theory of Aging
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Wear-and-Tear Theory of Aging

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Which theory of biological aging suggests that aging occurs as cells slow their number of replications?

  • Wear-and-tear theory
  • Cellular aging theory (correct)
  • Immunological theory
  • None of the above
  • According to the wear-and-tear theory, what influences the process of aging?

  • Environmental stress (correct)
  • Biological clock
  • Cellular replication
  • None of the above
  • What is the main factor that determines the maximum life span and rate of deterioration in each species according to the text?

  • Cellular replication
  • Environmental stress
  • Immunological function
  • Biological clock (correct)
  • In which tissues are declines in functional ability greatest with age according to the wear-and-tear theory?

    <p>Skeletal and heart muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor proposed by the immunological theory as a function of aging?

    <p>Body's immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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