Multiple Choice
How do "free radicals" damage the body and result in aging?
A) They have a "free electron" that is chemically unstable and can damage a cell's DNA.
B) They tend to create elevated levels of testosterone within the body, and this damages the reproductive system.
C) They generate large numbers of telomeres that attack and destroy brain cells.
D) They produce excess levels of the neurotransmitter GABA that is associated with age-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
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