According to the wear-and-tear theory, normal cell duplication eventually allows aging because minor mistakes accumulate

Stress and physical illness are linked through the actions of

a. insulin. b. corticotrophin-releasing hormones. c. corticosteroids. d. antigens. e. lymphocytes.

The vignette in Chapter 5 describes a "happy funeral.". It was happy because

a. grandmother died without pain or discomfort b. incense sticks were burned in front of the casket c. there was a parade through the streets of Chinatown with a marching band d. after the ceremony each mourner was given a small candy "to sweeten your sorrow" e. grandfather was ready for his death and he left a good legacy