Which theory of aging suggests that the body becomes less able to tolerate the "self"?
a. Free radical theory
b. Autoimmunity theory
c. Wear-and-tear theory
d. Biologic programming theory
ANS: B
The autoimmunity theory holds that with aging, the body becomes less able to recognize or tolerate the "self." As a result the immune system produces antibodies that act against the self.
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