The G3 (Genomics, Genetics, & Gerontology) Team of Canada's Michael

question 15

Multiple Choice

The G3 (Genomics, Genetics, & Gerontology) team of Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre is focused on the study of:

• A) genetic factors that underlie healthy aging and resistance to common age-related diseases.
• B) genetic markers that underlie dementia.
• C) osteoarthritis and other common age-related diseases.
• D) familial factors associated with aging and complex diseases.

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Definitions:

Aging Arteries

The process through which arteries become less flexible and more prone to plaque accumulation as one ages, often leading to cardiovascular diseases.

Tunica

Refers to a layer or covering of tissues in various organs, such as blood vessels (e.g., tunica intima, media, and adventitia).

Poiseuille's Law

A principle that describes the flow rate of a fluid through a cylindrical pipe, dependent on factors such as fluid viscosity, pressure difference, and pipe dimensions.

Pressure Differences

Pressure differences refer to the variation in pressure between two points, which can cause fluids or gases to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.