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Medesa

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The idea that heavy drinking will cause an older person's liver to degenerate more quickly is an example of which theory of aging?
 
  A) Autoimmune
  B) Cellular
  C) Genetic mutation
  D) Wear-and-tear

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The elderly population in the United States is expected to increase substantially over the next 20 years. Which factor accounts for this population increase?
 
  A) Growth in the immigrant population
  B) The aging baby boomer generation
  C) More available options for retirement communities
  D) Increasingly effective vaccines for many diseases


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


Medesa

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Gracias!

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