One Factor That Has Contributed to the Survival of Centenarians

question 45

Multiple Choice

One factor that has contributed to the survival of centenarians is:

• A) their ability to cope effectively with stress.
• B) the lack of stressful events in their lives.
• C) the years of marriage.
• D) their socioeconomic status.

---

Definitions:

Antiretroviral Drugs

Medications used to treat HIV/AIDS by inhibiting the virus's ability to replicate within the host's body.

Viral Load

The quantity of virus present in a person's blood, often used to assess the severity of viral infections, including HIV.

CD4 Count

A measure of the number of CD4 T cells in a cubic millimeter of blood, used as an indicator of immune function in individuals, particularly those with HIV.

HIV Tests

Medical tests used to determine if an individual has been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which can lead to AIDS if untreated.