According to which theory does cancer occur as a possible result of aging?
a. Radical theory
b. Error theory
c. Immunity theory
d. Pacemaker theory
C
Immunosenescence is the term used in immunity theory to describe an age-related decrease in immune functioning. According to this theory, as people age, they are more prone to getting cancer or autoimmune diseases because of this phenomenon. This is a nonstochastic theory. Radical and error theories are both stochastic. The pacemaker theory looks at the interrelated role of the neurologic and endocrine systems and aging.
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Which is another name for the abbreviation LP?
A) spinal tap B) local anesthetic C) epidural D) cerebrospinal fluid