2.5: Theory 4- Wear-and-Tear Theory
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The wear and tear theory of aging was first introduced by Dr. August Weismann, a German biologist, in 1882.
- It is very logical because it is what happens to the nonliving things that people observe around them (i.e. components of an aging car break due to repeated use).
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Cells and tissues have vital parts that wear out resulting in aging.
- Parts of the body eventually wear out from repeated use killing the parts and then the body.
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