The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Age Lab Tested a Monitoring

question 19

True/False

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Age Lab tested a monitoring system that uses the same software NASA used to communicate with astronauts in space to see if it could improve older adults' medication adherence and food habits.

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Definitions:

Peroxisomes

Small organelles found in almost all eukaryotic cells that contain enzymes for breaking down fatty acids and other metabolic tasks.

Detoxify

The process of removing toxic substances or qualities, often referring to the liver's role in cleaning blood or to treatments for drug dependence.

Interstitial Fluid

Interstitial fluid is the fluid that surrounds cells within tissues, facilitating the exchange of nutrients, waste products, and other molecules between blood and cells.

Cardiac Muscle Fiber

Specialized muscle fibers found in the heart, characterized by their striations, intercalated discs, and ability to contract rhythmically.