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Which cells are slowly turned over as we age?
Which cells are slowly turned over as we age?
- Nuclei
- Lysosomes
- Cardiomyocytes (correct)
- Lipofuscin granules
Where are lipofuscin granules frequently observed in cardiac muscle cells?
Where are lipofuscin granules frequently observed in cardiac muscle cells?
- Near the lysosomes
- Near the heart
- Near the nuclei (correct)
- Near the cardiomyocytes
What is the function of lipofuscin granules in cardiac muscle cells?
What is the function of lipofuscin granules in cardiac muscle cells?
- To replace cardiomyocytes
- To act as a wear and tear pigment (correct)
- To increase in size
- To turn over as we age
