The aging process can be described as which of the following statements?
A. Healing times are shorter but complications are more likely to develop.
B. The body's ability to cope with stress increases.
C. Aging occurs at exactly the same rate in everyone.
D. Organs slow down and lose some functionality due to the loss of body cells.
Answer: D
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