Which of the following statements best represents the cellular damage theories of aging?

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The cellular damage theories of aging suggest that both internal changes (such as oxidative stress and DNA damage) and external agents (such as environmental toxins and radiation) cause cellular damage that accumulates over time and leads to aging. The stress hormone and immunological theories are separate theories that do not necessarily fall under the cellular damage category. Preprogrammed changes (choice B) are part of the programmed aging theory, which is also separate from the cellular damage theories. The reduction of hormones (choice D) is a component of the endocrine theory of aging, which is another separate theory from cellular damage.

Which of the Following Statements Best Represents the Cellular Damage