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naturalchemist

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on: Aug 23, 2018
Americans increase in life expectancy is due primarily to
 
  a. increased birthrates.
  b. improved genetic counseling.
  c. change in the factors intrinsic to the aging process.
  d. change in environmental factors that cause death.

Question 2

Selection for survival means that members of a society are selected for survival based on
 
  a. their resistance to common causes of death.
  b. the nutrition in their diets.
  c. the amount of stress in their lifestyle.
  d. the safety of their environment.


Andromeda18

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


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