Chronic Diseases or Degenerative Processes, Such as Heart Disease, Diabetes

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True/False

Chronic diseases or degenerative processes, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, lead to disability or premature death, and are thus considered to be a part of normal aging.

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Definitions:

Dendritic Cells

Immune cells that process antigen material and present it on the surface to other cells of the immune system.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the body's immune response by producing antibodies.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune system by removing pathogens and dead or damaged cells from the blood.

Helper T Cells

A type of T cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system by assisting other cells in recognizing and fighting off infections.