How Can Normal Cells Become Damaged, and Can They Be

question 51

Multiple Choice

How can normal cells become damaged, and can they be repaired?

• A) Aging, wear and tear; no they can't be repaired.
• B) Accidents; no, they can't be repaired.
• C) Aging and accidents; so far we haven't found a way to repair them.
• D) Aging, wear and tear, and accidents; yes they can sometimes repair themselves.
• E) Aging, wear and tear, and accidents; yes, they can always be repaired.

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Definitions:

Immune-System Functioning

The complex biological processes and mechanisms that enable the body to recognize and defend against pathogens and other foreign substances.

Immunological Changes

Alterations in the immune system's function or response, which can occur due to various factors like age, stress, or exposure to pathogens.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.