Glucose and Aging Theory Quiz

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Which process involves simple sugars binding to molecules such as proteins and lipids?

Glucogenesis
Glycation (correct)
Glycogenolysis
Glycolysis

What can the predominance of advanced glycosylation end-products result in?

Muscle hypertrophy
Skeletal ossification
Vascular fibrosis (correct)
Nervous system excitation

According to the theory, what can glucose act as in relation to aging?

Accelerator
Mediator (correct)
Inhibitor
Neutralizer

How does glycation contribute to aging?

Glycation can have a cumulative effect during a lifetime, leading to abnormalities such as vascular fibrosis, thickened basement membranes, impaired lipid metabolism, and reduced collagenous elasticity. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of glucose in the theory of aging.

Glucose may act as a mediator of aging, particularly through the process of glycation where simple sugars bind to molecules like proteins and lipids. Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential effects of the predominance of advanced glycosylation end-products?

The predominance of advanced glycosylation end-products can result in abnormalities such as vascular fibrosis, thickened basement membranes, impaired lipid metabolism, and reduced collagenous elasticity. Signup and view all the answers