Cellular Clock Concept Quiz

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What is the concept of a cellular clock primarily associated with?

Cell aging (correct)

Cell division

Cell communication

Cellular respiration

What is the Hayflick limit?

The maximum number of times a normal somatic human cell can divide before cell division stops. (correct)

The limit on the maximum size of a cell.

The number of cells in a typical human body.

The maximum lifespan of a human being.

What is the primary function of telomeres?

To protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration (correct)

To facilitate protein synthesis

To enhance cellular metabolism

To store genetic information

Research has shown that telomeres .

can be lengthened if people’s experiences change Signup and view all the answers

What are free radicals?

Molecules with unpaired electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about antioxidants is true?

Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of human growth hormone (HGH) in the body?

Stimulates growth and cell reproduction Signup and view all the answers

What is DHEA commonly known for in the body?

A hormone that helps regulate metabolism Signup and view all the answers

In developed countries, were the dominant cause of death until the early 20th century.

infectious diseases Signup and view all the answers

The Hayflick limit is best described as .

the limit of 50 times that cells can replicate themselves Signup and view all the answers

Within Australia, have the highest rates of death from heart disease.

Indigenous Australians Signup and view all the answers

Mike eats a healthy diet that includes lots of fruit and vegetables, hoping to benefit from their naturally occurring , which promote longevity.

antioxidants Signup and view all the answers

Edna is a healthy, active 103-year-old. Considering the findings in a recent study on healthy centenarians, Edna likely has longer than her centenarian peers who have heart disease, cancer, stroke or diabetes.

telomeres Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of hospice care?

To offer comfort and support for those in the final stages of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To improve the quality of life for patients Signup and view all the answers

In developed countries today, most people die .

in a hospital Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE?

Most people prefer to die at home. Signup and view all the answers

Research on hospice care has found that .

family members who provide for the dying person with hospice support have better psychological functioning 2 years later compared to family members without hospice support Signup and view all the answers

Kathy was taking care of her husband, who has been battling colon cancer for 5 years, and had resisted the recommendation of family members to contact a hospice. Based on research, what is the most likely reason she would not accept this help?

It means acknowledging that death is imminent. Signup and view all the answers

Assisted suicide is legal in which of the following?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is prolonged grief disorder (PGD)?

A mental health condition that may occur after the death of a loved one Signup and view all the answers

Research on grief has shown that .

after the initial shock fades, most bereaved people resume their daily activities, but it may take weeks or months Signup and view all the answers

The feelings of intense and prolonged symptoms of grief, coupled with some form of functional impairment beyond 6 months, is referred to as .

prolonged grief disorder Signup and view all the answers

When individuals die, there is a period of grief. The most grief is experienced with the loss of parents, spouses and .

children Signup and view all the answers

Following the death of a spouse, .

men are more likely than women to experience physical and mental health problems Signup and view all the answers

When death is expected, such as a death that occurs after a long illness, .

the survivors are able to prepare themselves through anticipatory grief Signup and view all the answers

According to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, which of the following is the correct order of emotions that people go through as a response to death?

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance Signup and view all the answers

Elliot was recently given the news that his cancer has spread rapidly and that he does not have much longer to live. Elliot responds with a calm inner peace and seeks to be close to those he cares about most. Elliot is clearly in Kübler-Ross’s stage, the final stage of her five proposed stages of responses to imminent death.

acceptance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a critique of Kübler-Ross’s theory?

It overlooks the cultural context. Signup and view all the answers

One critique of Kübler-Ross’s theory is that it overlooks as a response to a diagnosis of terminal illness.

fear Signup and view all the answers

Some research has shown that a person from would be most likely to respond to terminal illness and grief by focusing on the ways the prospect of death will change relationships with others.

China Signup and view all the answers

What is Robert Butler's concept of life review?

A psychological process of reflecting on one's life experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Ruby, a teenager, and her sister, who is only 8 years old, recently lost their grandmother. Ruby is more likely than her sister to .

discuss religious concepts surrounding the death Signup and view all the answers

For children to fully understand the concept of death, they need to understand that death is .

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Frank is 80 years old and is likely to conduct a , thinking back on his life and accepting both the good and the bad.

life review Signup and view all the answers

Research on death anxiety has shown that .

death anxiety is higher among women than men Signup and view all the answers

Research has shown that anxiety about death is highest among those who .

are unsure believers or inconsistent participants in religious activities Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'reincarnation' refer to?

The belief that the soul begins a new life in a new body after death Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best reflects afterlife beliefs within Australia and New Zealand?

Most Australians and New Zealanders are tolerant of different views about religion and the afterlife, believing that many religions can lead to eternal life. Signup and view all the answers

One of your friends tells you that her mother died and she will be sitting shiva. In addition, she must recite a prayer called the Kaddish every day for 11 months. Your friend most likely follows which religion?

Judaism Signup and view all the answers

During the Chinese period of the Ghost Month, .

ghosts are free to roam the earth seeking food and entertainment Signup and view all the answers

What is Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead?

A joyful celebration in Mexico, in which all who have died are remembered. Signup and view all the answers

is/are the dominant cause of death in developing countries today.

Cardiovascular disease Signup and view all the answers

Within Australia, which ethnic group has the highest rates of death from heart disease?

First Nations Australians Signup and view all the answers

Researchers comparing telomeres of healthy centenarians to a comparison group of their peers with two or more chronic health conditions found that the telomeres of those who were healthy were .

longer Signup and view all the answers

has/have sometimes yielded dramatic results in slowing the ageing process, but with some unpleasant side effects including growth of excess hair, liver damage and abnormal growth of facial bones.

Regular use of growth hormone Signup and view all the answers

In developed countries today, what percentage of people die at home?

Less than 5% Signup and view all the answers

The focus of hospice care is to .

relieve a patient’s pain and suffering and provide care that allows the patient to die with dignity Signup and view all the answers

Prolonged grief disorder is characterised by .

the experience of intense symptoms of grief that endure beyond 6 months Signup and view all the answers

Parents who experience the death of a child .

are at a higher risk of divorce Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a critique of the theory of Kübler-Ross?

It places too much emphasis on cultural and spiritual beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

Death anxiety is highest in which stage of life?

Emerging adulthood Signup and view all the answers

Children realise that death is permanent but it is not until middle childhood that they realise it is .

inevitable Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the results of the International Social Survey Programme survey on afterlife beliefs?

There was great variability in the proportion of adults responding ‘definitely yes’ to a belief in life after death Signup and view all the answers

In which religion is cremation forbidden?

Islam Signup and view all the answers

Robert’s sister Angela is very ill and near death. She has asked that a Catholic priest come to her bedside in order to perform what ritual?

Anointing of the sick Signup and view all the answers