Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding theories of aging?
a. Free radical damage is known to promote chronic conditions including heart disease, cataracts, and some cancers.
b. Scientists postulate that if they could shorten the telomeres of chromosomes more slowly than happens naturally, cell senescence could be delayed.
c. Protein cross-links form because of exposure to high glucose levels, resulting in adverse changes in tissue and organ function.
d. Cells from long-lived species (such as humans) have higher Hayflick limits than cells from shorter-lived species (such as mice or rats).
c
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The age and gender of a person affect resting energy expenditure (REE).?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Manufacturers spend ___- ____ billion annually on food advertising.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Brittany and Richard have noticed that their friend Mandy has lost a significant amount of weight from the fall to the spring semester. People are starting to comment on how thin she looks. Brittany has noticed that Mandy is only eating an orange for breakfast, a small bowl of salad with no salad dressing and a small piece of grilled chicken for lunch, and a cup of plain yogurt for dinner. Richard has been going to the gym with Mandy most days of the week. He enjoys lifting free weights, and Mandy usually runs on the treadmill for 45 minutes and then does 15 minutes of core exercises. In addition Mandy has shared with Brittany that she has not had her menstrual period for 4 months.
Mandy has also expressed that she is frustrated because people are making comments about how thin she looks and consequently has not gone to as many parties or social gatherings because she feels so uncomfortable. When Mandy does finally decide to seek treatment, what type of therapy would be important for her to receive? A) Physical rehabilitation to help improve her weight and bone density B) Psychotherapy to help treat the mental and emotional aspects of the disorder C) Nutritional rehabilitation and counseling D) Family therapy E) All of the above forms of therapy are important in treating an eating disorder
Your physician has just reported that your fasting glucose is within the normal range. It is:
a. <100 mg/ dL. b. <150 mg/dL. c. <200 mg/dL. d. <250 mg/dL.