Which of the following statements regarding the aging process is correct?
A. Aging is a linear process; the rate at which a person loses functions does not increase with age.
B. Because he or she is younger and healthier, a 35-year-old person ages slower than a 75-year-old person.
C. Human growth and development peaks in the late 40s or early 50s, at which point the aging process sets in.
D. The older a person gets, the slower the decline in the function of vital organs, such as the kidneys and liver.
Answer: A. Aging is a linear process; the rate at which a person loses functions does not increase with age.
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