Which of the following is TRUE concerning telomeres?

A. Shorter telomeres are linked to lower risk of CVD and some cancers.
B. Longer telomeres are linked to lower risk of CVD and some cancers.
C. Exercisers who increase their sitting time have longer telomeres.
D. Shortened telomeres increase the aging process.
E. Telomeres are found in the brain.


B. Longer telomeres are linked to lower risk of CVD and some cancers.

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