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Flashcards on Aging and Longevity
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What is aging?
Aging is the process of becoming older.
What are the factors that contribute to aging?
Factors like genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors contribute to aging.
What is longevity?
Longevity refers to the length of time a person or organism lives.
What are some common changes that occur during aging?
Common changes during aging include gray hair, wrinkles, and decreased mobility.
How can a healthy lifestyle promote longevity?
Maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding harmful habits can promote longevity.
What is the role of genetics in aging?
Genetics can influence the aging process and contribute to certain age-related diseases.
What are some age-related diseases?
Age-related diseases include arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and cardiovascular diseases.
How does the environment impact aging?
Exposure to pollutants and toxins in the environment can accelerate the aging process.
What are some strategies to promote healthy aging?
Strategies include staying physically active, maintaining social connections, and regularly accessing healthcare.
What are some theories of aging?
Theories of aging include the cellular senescence theory and the mitochondrial aging theory.
What is the role of free radicals in aging?
The accumulation of free radicals can contribute to age-related cellular damage and the aging process.
What is caloric restriction?
Caloric restriction is the practice of reducing calorie intake without malnutrition, which has been shown to extend lifespan in some organisms.
Why do some species have longer lifespans than others?
Factors like DNA repair mechanisms, metabolic rate, and telomere length contribute to differences in lifespans among species.
What are some current research areas in aging and longevity?
Research areas include the study of senescence, telomeres, and interventions to delay or mitigate age-related diseases.
How does stress affect the aging process?
Chronic stress can accelerate the aging process and increase the risk of age-related diseases.
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What is the process of becoming older called?
Aging
Longevity
Genetics
Environment
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Which of the following factors contribute to aging?
Social connections
Physical activity
Balanced diet
All of the above
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What does longevity refer to?
Becoming older
Length of time lived
Age-related diseases
Environmental impact
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Which of the following is a common change during aging?
Wrinkles
Increased mobility
Dark hair
High energy levels
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How can a healthy lifestyle promote longevity?
Avoiding healthcare
Exercising irregularly
Unbalanced diet
Maintaining a balanced diet
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What can influence the aging process?
Genetics
Environment
Lifestyle
None of the above
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Which of the following are age-related diseases?
Acne
Alzheimer's disease
Asthma
Cardiovascular diseases
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How does the environment impact aging?
Exposure to pollutants
Social connections
Physical activity
Balanced diet
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What are some strategies to promote healthy aging?
Avoiding healthcare
Maintaining social connections
Staying physically active
Unbalanced diet
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Which of the following is a theory of aging?
Mitochondrial aging theory
Cellular senescence theory
DNA repair mechanisms
Telomere length
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