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What is the term for the death of cells that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development?
What is the term for the death of cells that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development?
- Mitosis
- Regeneration
- Apoptosis (correct)
- Necrosis
What happens to the ability to regenerate as a human's lifespan progresses?
What happens to the ability to regenerate as a human's lifespan progresses?
- It becomes unpredictable
- It increases
- It declines (correct)
- It remains constant
What can result from the decline in regeneration in a healthy individual?
What can result from the decline in regeneration in a healthy individual?
- Improved tissue development
- Tissue degeneration and malfunction (correct)
- Enhanced regeneration capacity
- Increased cell maturation
What is the term for the process of cell death that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development?
What is the term for the process of cell death that occurs as a normal and controlled part of an organism's growth or development?
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As a healthy individual ages, what happens to the balance between cell death and healthy cell development?
As a healthy individual ages, what happens to the balance between cell death and healthy cell development?
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What is the consequence of the decline in regeneration in a healthy individual?
What is the consequence of the decline in regeneration in a healthy individual?
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