Antioxidants Delay Aging by _______

question 14

Multiple Choice

Antioxidants delay aging by _______.

• A) disarming free radicals
• B) enabling cross-linking of cell proteins
• C) lengthening telomeres
• D) regulating hormone levels in the body

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The major part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates and processes nervous information.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem down to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Delayed-response Task

A test of memory and cognitive function requiring an individual to remember a stimulus or information over a period of time before responding.