How Might Adding Telomerase Affect Cellular Aging

question 28

Multiple Choice

How might adding telomerase affect cellular aging?

• A)Telomerase will speed up the rate of cell proliferation.
• B)Telomerase eliminates telomere shortening and retards aging.
• C)Telomerase shortens telomeres, which delays cellular aging.
• D)Telomerase would have no effect on cellular aging.
• E)Telomerase will decrease the rate of cell proliferation.

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Definitions:

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to dendrites and the axon, responsible for the cell's metabolic activities.

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that originate in the brain or spinal cord and project their axons to muscle fibers, facilitating voluntary and involuntary movements.

Reticular Formation

A nerve network in the brainstem that plays an important role in controlling arousal.