The ___ theory of aging would expect that if we subject our bodies to more harsh conditions,we will age faster.
A) free-radical
B) wear-and-tear
C) telomere randomness
D) cellular clock

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The wear-and-tear theory of aging suggests that aging is a result of accumulated damage and stress to the body over time. This theory would predict that subjecting our bodies to more harsh conditions would result in faster aging. The other theories listed - free-radical, telomere randomness, and cellular clock - do not necessarily make this prediction.

The ___ Theory of Aging Would Expect That If We