Biology · Cellular Aging and Stress
Analyze the following statements about the biological mechanisms underlying the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and adult disease: A. Severe childhood adversity triggers chronic inflammatory states that damage the body at the cellular level. B. The erosion of telomeres (protective caps at the ends of chromosomes) is significantly accelerated by early life stress. C. As telomeres erode and shorten prematurely, the risk of age-related disease decreases and the rate of biological aging slows down. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1All A, B, and C
- 2Only B and C
- 3Only A and C
- 4Only A and B✓
Correct answer
Only A and B
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