Which of the following statements is true of the hormonal stress theory of aging?
A) It attempts to explain aging at genetic and cellular levels.
B) It argues that when faced with external challenges such as stressful situations, the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes.
C) It states that natural selection has not eliminated many harmful conditions and nonadaptive characteristics in older adults.
D) It states that people age because normal metabolic processes within their cells produce unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals.

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The hormonal stress theory of aging argues that when faced with external challenges such as stressful situations, the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes. It emphasizes the role of stress hormones like cortisol in accelerating the aging process. The other options are descriptions of different theories of aging, but do not match the hormonal stress theory.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Hormonal