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shofmannx20

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Successful aging is characterized by:
 a. Low incidence of chronic disease
  b. High level of engagement and participation
  c. High levels of function
  d. All of these

Question 2

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



jaykayy05

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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