science behind promoting healthy ageing

Question 1

what are 2 factors that could influence ageing?

Answer 1

1. environmental
   2.genetic

Question 2

how can you see progress in ageing?

Answer 2

measure-to see how to improve

Question 3

Biological age

Answer 3

epigenetic clock which is most accurate to measure biological age of a tissue
-measuring physiological signs of ageing: e.g., physical activity people in poor areas may not be able to have access to this

Question 4

modal organism

Question 5

2 disadvantages of using a human modal?

Answer 5

long natural lifespan
-ethical issues

Question 6

genetic heterogeneity

Question 7

what is an advantage of using an animal as a modal?

Answer 7

Animals are easier to test on -in vitro modals -no complex interactions

Question 8

intervention

Answer 8

see what can be used to modulate the life span

Question 9

Survival analysis

Answer 9

estimate lifespan of particular population under study -time estimate is the duration between birth and death events

Question 10

Shape of the curve

Answer 10

measure of health or health span of an organism