Recent research concerning the maximum human life span suggests that
A) it appears that 126 may be the maximum life span based upon mathematical models.
B) environmental toxins are slowly lowering the maximum age that people can achieve.
C) the upper limit appears to be 100 years.
D) increasing one's caloric intake may greatly extend the life span.

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Recent mathematical models have predicted that the maximum human lifespan may be around 126 years. This is based on analyzing the ages of the oldest people on record and calculating the likelihood of someone living beyond that age. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B and D are not supported by recent research, and choice C is not accurate as many people have lived beyond 100 years of age.

Recent Research Concerning the Maximum Human Life Span Suggests That