Understanding Aging and Longevity

What is the primary focus of current scientific research in aging?

• Improving mental health

• Developing new diets

• Slowing or reversing aging

• Increasing birth rates

What is the Disposable Soma Theory primarily concerned with?

• The balance between repair and reproduction

• The effects of diet on aging

• The impact of environment on health

• The role of exercise in longevity

What did Clive McCay's research on caloric restriction in animals demonstrate?

• Animals become more aggressive

• Animals can live longer with restricted diets

• Animals develop more diseases

• Animals live shorter lives

What are Yamanaka factors used for in aging research?

• To reverse cellular aging

• To increase muscle mass

• To improve digestion

• To enhance memory

What is a significant challenge in changing genes in humans for anti-aging purposes?

• Genes are too complex to understand

• Genes are not related to aging

• Gene changes are irreversible

• Genes are too expensive to modify

What is the role of the epigenome in gene expression?

• It regulates blood pressure

• It tells genes when to turn on and off

• It determines the color of hair

• It controls the body's temperature

What is parabiosis in the context of anti-aging research?

• A method of linking blood circulation between animals

• A type of diet

• A form of meditation

• A new exercise regimen

Which drug is known to mimic dietary restrictions and is used for longevity purposes?

• Ibuprofen

• Metformin

• Paracetamol

• Aspirin

What is the main benefit of using rapamycin in aging research?

• It helps cells clear accumulated waste

• It enhances vision

• It increases appetite

• It suppresses the immune system

Why is maintaining health in old age economically beneficial?

• It increases the birth rate

• It decreases medical expenses

• It lowers housing costs

• It reduces the need for education