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What is the role of telomerase in cellular longevity?
What is the role of telomerase in cellular longevity?
Which nutrient is specifically mentioned as an antioxidant that may contribute to reduced free radical damage?
Which nutrient is specifically mentioned as an antioxidant that may contribute to reduced free radical damage?
What gene in the worm C.elegans is associated with increased lifespan when nonfunctional?
What gene in the worm C.elegans is associated with increased lifespan when nonfunctional?
What process is defined as the increase in organ size when it must perform additional work?
What process is defined as the increase in organ size when it must perform additional work?
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Which type of transplantation involves grafting tissues from one area to another within the same individual?
Which type of transplantation involves grafting tissues from one area to another within the same individual?
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What is a primary effect of increased antioxidants in the body?
What is a primary effect of increased antioxidants in the body?
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Which hormone was mentioned as potentially reversing some signs of aging when injected into men?
Which hormone was mentioned as potentially reversing some signs of aging when injected into men?
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What does the term 'hypormorphosis' describe in the context of regeneration?
What does the term 'hypormorphosis' describe in the context of regeneration?
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What primarily contributes to the decline of T-cells as a person ages?
What primarily contributes to the decline of T-cells as a person ages?
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How does the length of telomeres relate to cellular aging?
How does the length of telomeres relate to cellular aging?
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What is one effect of diseases like progeria on carriers?
What is one effect of diseases like progeria on carriers?
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What hypothesis suggests increased human lifespan could be achieved through advancements in scientific knowledge?
What hypothesis suggests increased human lifespan could be achieved through advancements in scientific knowledge?
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What is one possible outcome when telomeres become critically short?
What is one possible outcome when telomeres become critically short?
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Which syndrome is known to cause accelerated aging and related diseases?
Which syndrome is known to cause accelerated aging and related diseases?
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What is the maximum lifespan currently theorized for humans?
What is the maximum lifespan currently theorized for humans?
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Accelerated aging due to cellular decline may lead to which of the following?
Accelerated aging due to cellular decline may lead to which of the following?
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What is the main proposal of the Disposable Soma Theory regarding resource allocation in organisms?
What is the main proposal of the Disposable Soma Theory regarding resource allocation in organisms?
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What type of radiation is primarily responsible for dermal connective tissue destruction due to photoaging?
What type of radiation is primarily responsible for dermal connective tissue destruction due to photoaging?
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According to the genetic theory of aging, what is suggested about cell senescence?
According to the genetic theory of aging, what is suggested about cell senescence?
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How does free radical damage relate to aging?
How does free radical damage relate to aging?
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What role do senescent cells play in the aging process according to the genetic theory?
What role do senescent cells play in the aging process according to the genetic theory?
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What is a potential effect of infrared radiation on skin aging?
What is a potential effect of infrared radiation on skin aging?
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What is the proposed relationship between cell division and aging in the context of genetic theory?
What is the proposed relationship between cell division and aging in the context of genetic theory?
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Why does the Disposable Soma Theory consider longevity to be costly in energetic terms?
Why does the Disposable Soma Theory consider longevity to be costly in energetic terms?
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Study Notes
Postembryonic Development
- Postembryonic period is from hatching or birth to biological death.
- This period follows embryonic development and typically ends with sexual maturity and growth cessation.
- Postembryonic development begins after the organism emerges from the egg/embryonic membranes, enabling active feeding and movement.
Types of Postembryonic Ontogenesis
- Direct development: Organisms possess the characteristics of the adult immediately after hatching.
- Indirect development: Organisms undergo metamorphosis before reaching the adult form. A larval stage is involved.
Periods of Postembryonic Development
- Growth and Morphogenesis: Body proportions and complexity development.
- Maturation: Organism becomes mature for reproduction.
- Aging: Ends with biological death.
Human Postnatal Ontogenesis
- Newborn Period (0-10 days): Respiration, nutrient intake and waste excretion.
- Infancy (1-3 years): Rapid growth, teeth development, muscle/nervous system maturation, communication.
- Childhood (4-11 years): Continued growth, permanent teeth, bladder/bowel control, development of intellectual abilities.
- Puberty (12-16 years): Sexual maturity. Growth spurts.
- Maturity (21-35yrs): Reproductive phase.
- Elderly Period (75-90): Gradual decline. Increased aging-related problems.
- Senescence (90+ yrs): Final stage, gradual decline to death.
Human Aging Process
- This is a complex biochemical process, occurring gradually from middle age (around 45).
- Both genetic and environmental factors influence the specific characteristics.
- Molecular changes include lower DNA transcription, translation, and reduced energy metabolism.
- Other changes include reduction in cytoplasmic structures and an increase in free radicals, impacting organs' functions.
Theories on Aging
- DNA Damage Theories: Accumulated DNA damage leads to cellular dysfunction and aging. This includes DNA damage repair theory, free radical/oxidation theory and mitochondrial DNA theory.
- Built-In Breakdown Theories: These theories suggest that aging is a programmed process like a built in clock and include Disposable Soma Theory, Genetic Theory, and Immunological Theory.
Regeneration
- Regeneration is a property of living matter to repair organs, tissues, and cells.
- Epimorphosis: Regrowth due to proliferation followed by differentiation.
- Morphollaxis: Regenerating the area to restore form.
- Compensatory hypertrophy: Organ/tissue increase size in response to extra work, without full restoration.
Transplantation
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Types:
- Autotransplantation (same individual).
- Isotransplantation (identical twins).
- Allotransplantation (different genetics).
- Xenotransplantation (different species.)
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Explore the various stages and types of postembryonic development, from hatching to biological death. Understand the differences between direct and indirect development, as well as the periods of growth and maturation, including insights into human postnatal ontogenesis.
