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 This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
The biological theory that proposes that each species has a biological clock that determines its maximum life span and the rate at which each organ system will deteriorate is known as _____. 
 
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Question 2.
The _____ suggests that aging is a function of the body's immune system producing antibodies against itself. 
 
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Question 3.
According to the free radical theory, the aging process may be slowed down with the ingestion of _____. 
 
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Question 4.
The hypothesis that aging occurs as cells slow their number of replications is called _______.
 
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Question 5.
Among all organ systems, the one that has been found to decline the most in structure and functioning with normal aging is/are the _____. 
 
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Question 6.
Changes in _____ results from changes to the composition and elasticity of the lens with aging. 
 
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Question 7.
Animal studies have shown an increased lifespan by restricting _____
 
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Question 8.
A sex hormone that declines significantly with aging is _____
 
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Question 9.
The structural change with aging that is most associated with hearing loss takes place in the _____ 
 
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Question 10.
Biological aging is also called _______. 
 
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