How Do Antioxidants Appear to Increase Longevity

question 40

Multiple Choice

How do antioxidants appear to increase longevity?

• A)They repair damaged done by the division of telomeres.
• B)They greatly increase the quantity of telomeres in the body.
• C)They inhibit free radical activity in the body.
• D)They greatly increase the quantity of free radicals in the body.

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Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along the membrane of a neuron, initiating the transmission of a nerve impulse.

Sarcolemma

The thin, plasmalemma (plasma membrane) surrounding a muscle fiber, crucial for transmitting signals and coordinating contractions.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism that can be used as a fuel by the heart and other muscles.

Slow Fibers

Slow fibers are a type of muscle fiber that contract slowly and are stamina-oriented, relying on aerobic metabolism for energy, making them resistant to fatigue.