Perhaps you've seen commercials on television that advertise skin products that "reduce free radicals and enhance your youthful appearance." These products are actually forwarding a ____ theory of aging.
A) programmed
B) damage or error
C) longevity
D) abnutrition

Question

Perhaps you've seen commercials on television that advertise skin products that "reduce free radicals and enhance your youthful appearance." These products are actually forwarding a ____ theory of aging.
A) ​programmed
B) ​damage or error
C) ​longevity
D) ​abnutrition

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The idea that free radicals cause damage to cells and contribute to aging is a damage or error theory of aging, which proposes that aging results from accumulated damage to cells and tissues over time. This theory is often used to market skin care products that claim to reduce the signs of aging by targeting free radicals. Programmed theories of aging suggest that aging is predetermined by genetic factors, longevity theories propose that aging is caused by the gradual failure of metabolic processes, and abnutrition theories suggest that aging results from deficiencies in nutrition.

Perhaps You've Seen Commercials on Television That Advertise Skin Products