Characteristics of Senescent Cells

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What is a characteristic of senescent cells in terms of their replication?

  • They replicate at a reduced rate (correct)
  • They replicate at an accelerated rate
  • They replicate at a normal rate
  • They do not replicate at all

What is a consequence of senescent cells in terms of wound healing?

  • Enhanced formation of granulation tissue
  • Accelerated epithelization
  • Impeded formation of granulation tissue (correct)
  • Unaffected formation of granulation tissue

What is a hallmark of senescent cells in terms of their protein synthesis?

  • They synthesize the same amount of proteins
  • They synthesize more proteins
  • They do not synthesize proteins at all
  • They synthesize fewer proteins (correct)

In what state do senescent cells remain?

<p>A persistent inflammatory state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of senescent cells in terms of wound healing progression?

<p>Impeded progression to the proliferative stage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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