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mckennatimberlake

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A recent discovery about the long-lived residents of isolated areas in the Republic of Georgia, Pakistan, and Ecuador shows that they
 
  have no children.
  have different genetic clocks.
  may be lying about their age.
  have no maximum life span.

Question 2

Parts of the Republic of Georgia, Pakistan, and Ecuador all have large numbers of people who enjoy unusual longevity. Which of the following do they also have in common?
 
  a primarily urban civilization
  large regions at or below sea level
  high amounts of animal protein in diets
  high respect for the aged



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Answer to Question 1

may be lying about their age.

Answer to Question 2

high respect for the aged



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