Anti-Ageing Medicine Technologies Quiz

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Which type of stroke occurs when there is abnormal clotting in the patient's blood?

Embolic stroke

Ischemic stroke

Thrombo-embolic stroke (correct)

Hemorrhagic stroke

What causes a hemorrhagic stroke?

Blockage of blood vessels

Presence of estrogen

High blood pressure (correct)

Abnormal clotting

How does estrogen affect red blood cells (RBCs)?

It increases the number of RBCs

It changes the shape of RBCs (correct)

It causes RBCs to become more flexible

It damages the RBC membrane

What happens to RBCs when estrogen is present in high levels?

They become less flexible Signup and view all the answers

What happens to fibrin when estrogen is present?

It forms a thickened, matted deposit Signup and view all the answers

What is convalescent plasma therapy?

An experimental treatment for severe COVID-19 Signup and view all the answers

What are antibodies?

Proteins that fight off infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the liquid portion of the blood called?

Plasma Signup and view all the answers

Which form of regenerative medicine and cell therapy is mentioned in the text?

Stem cell therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 treatment?

To boost the immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of cell therapy mentioned in the text?

To restore lost function Signup and view all the answers

What has the U.S. FDA approved for treating COVID-19?

No drugs specifically for COVID-19 Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is mentioned as an anti-aging agent in regenerating skin cells?

Hyaluronic acid Signup and view all the answers

How is platelet-rich plasma obtained for anti-aging treatment?

Collected from the patient's own blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix?

Hyaluronic acid Signup and view all the answers

In which body parts is hyaluronic acid present in high concentrations?

Synovial joints and eyes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the uses of hyaluronic acid in aesthetic medicine?

Dermal fillers Signup and view all the answers

Which role does intact hyaluronic acid play in wound healing?

Facilitates cell motility and regeneration Signup and view all the answers

What can impair the procedure of using platelet-rich plasma for skin regeneration?

Systemic inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone therapy is mentioned in the context of anti-aging medicine?

Estrogen replacement therapy Signup and view all the answers