Which of the following is TRUE concerning telomeres?
A. The length of telomeres impacts aging and a higher rate of chronic health conditions.
B. When cells divide, telomeres lengthen.
C. Resting and staying off your feet will encourage telomeres to multiply.
D. Telomeres are found only in cells of the heart and brain.
E. Vigorous lifelong exercise will harm the shape and length of telomeres.
A. The length of telomeres impacts aging and a higher rate of chronic health conditions.
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The medical term for deficient activity of the thyroid gland is ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The suffix -physis means ________
A) "state of growing" B) "condition; process" C) "below; deficient" D) "gland
The suffix in the term ossicle means
A. growth. B. small. C. condition. D. pertaining to. E. bone.
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the body's stress response?
A. Sex hormones are increased so that the human race can thrive. B. Breathing rate slows so that muscles are ready to do battle. C. Stress hormones cause oxygen to be released to the muscles for super strength. D. Stored sugar and fats remain in the liver in case of injury. E. Blood clotting stops to prevent infection.