2007-06-11 17:18:39 · 4 answers · asked by pm_frdds 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Well, yes, kinda. There is no life expectancy gene, but you inherit genes that make it more susceptible for you to get diabetes or other types of diseases, such as cancer. Some even say you inherit personality and habits. Even if you don't inherit these, if your parents are smokers, it makes you more likely to be a smoker. All of these factors added up contribute to your life expectancy. I hope this helps in answering your question.
2007-06-11 17:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by ashleycee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes. One of the biggest factors in life expectancy, until the advent of modern heart bypass surgery, has been the ability of the body to control the level of bad cholesterol. This is usually an inherited trait.
2007-06-12 00:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
longevity can be passed down but not always it depends on to many factors like cancers and organ failure wars to many variables if your lucky then your lucky and may survive to an old age
2007-06-12 05:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by sparks9653 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-06-12 01:18:36 · answer #4 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋