Aging associated pathology

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Aging is not a disease!
Liz Maas
Quiz by Liz Maas, updated more than 1 year ago
Liz Maas
Created by Liz Maas about 8 years ago
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Question 1

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Aging...
Answer
  • is a treatable disease
  • is not a disease
  • is a risk factor for diseases
  • is the result of depleted organ tissue reserves resulting in diminished ability to maintain homeostasis and respond to injuries
  • is genetically inevitable

Question 2

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The Hayflick limit refers to the limit of potential cell divisions in a given lineage but is overall associated with the life span of a given species. Cell lineages which may ignore the limit include cancer cells, certain types of stem cells, and germ cells.
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  • T/T
  • T/F
  • F/T
  • F/F

Question 3

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Caloric restriction has been shown to expand the life expectancy of certain animal models to include worms, rodents, and humans. Resveratrol can mimic the effects of caloric restriction so you should drink wine to slow down the aging process.
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  • T/T
  • T/F
  • F/T
  • F/F
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