_______ the advances of science, the discomforts of old age will

_______ the advances of science, the discomforts of old age will no doubt always be with us.
A、As for
B、Besides
C、Except
D、Despite
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：除了科学的进步,年老的不适无疑将永远伴随着我们。