Because of the Shortening of ________,Aging Cells May Die Without

question 100

Multiple Choice

Because of the shortening of ________,aging cells may die without being replaced.

• A) immune system antibodies
• B) menopause
• C) distance perception
• D) telomeres

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Definitions:

Lymphocyte Proliferation

The rapid increase or multiplication of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, often in response to infection or disease.

Helper T Cells

A type of T cell that plays a central role in the immune response, helping to activate and direct other immune cells.

Macrophages

Large white blood cells that engulf and digest cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells in a process called phagocytosis.

T Suppressor Cells

A type of T cell that helps regulate the immune response by suppressing the activity of other immune cells, preventing excessive reactions.