Life Expectancy Has Steadily Increased in the Last Century,whereas Life

Question

Life expectancy has steadily increased in the last century,whereas life span has not.

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy refers to the average number of years a person is expected to live, while life span refers to the maximum number of years a person can potentially live. While life expectancy has increased due to advancements in healthcare and technology, life span has remained the same.