1. How do López-Otín et al. (2023) characterize aging?
2. An older adult experiences age-related changes that are compounded by chronic disease and environmental influences. Which type of aging best describes this interaction?
3. In the microbiological theory of aging, how can the accumulation of molecular connections damage cell function?
Which source and year define biological aging as progressive physiological decline?
López-Otín dkk., 2023.
How can aging-cell molecules disrupt cell function in the microbiological theory?
They connect, adhere, and accumulate, potentially stopping vital biochemical cycles and causing further damage.
How does aging affect the immune system’s ability to fight infection?
Its ability to recognize and fight bacteria and viruses diminishes, increasing susceptibility to infection.
When does aging begin?
In early adulthood.
What happens to neuron numbers in older adults?
They lose some neurons.
Which brain regions shrink especially with age?
The prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
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