A 62-year-old former professional football player is in the hospital for a total knee replacement as a result of osteoarthritis. Which theory of aging would help explain this patient's current health problem?
1. Cross-link
2. Free radical
3. Wear-and-tear
4. Somatic DNA damage
3
Rationale: The cross-link theory is related to the accumulation of cross-linked proteins causing disease. This theory does not explain the damage done to the patient's joint from playing football.
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