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According to metabolic theories of aging, which of the following is true about organisms with higher metabolic rates?
According to metabolic theories of aging, which of the following is true about organisms with higher metabolic rates?
What is the relationship between metabolic rate and the production of free radicals?
What is the relationship between metabolic rate and the production of free radicals?
What is oxidative stress?
What is oxidative stress?
Why do organisms with lower metabolic rates tend to have a slower aging process?
Why do organisms with lower metabolic rates tend to have a slower aging process?
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What are free radicals?
What are free radicals?
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Study Notes
Metabolic Theories of Aging
- Organisms with higher metabolic rates tend to have a faster aging process.
Metabolic Rate and Free Radicals
- A higher metabolic rate leads to an increased production of free radicals.
Oxidative Stress
- Oxidative stress occurs when the body's antioxidant defenses are overwhelmed by the presence of free radicals.
Aging Process
- Organisms with lower metabolic rates tend to have a slower aging process because they produce fewer free radicals, which reduces oxidative stress.
Free Radicals
- Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage and contribute to the aging process.
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Test your knowledge on the metabolic theories of aging and explore how metabolic rate influences the aging process. Discover the key factors and processes that contribute to the rate at which an organism ages.
