Asked by Vitaliy Kulyk on Jun 23, 2024
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Attempts to either slow down or reverse the processes of aging to maximize life span
A) artificial insemination
B) assisted suicide
C) contraception
D) cryonics
E) euthanasia
F) gene therapy
G) genetically modified food
H) human enhancement
I) life extension
J) psychosurgery
K) sex reassignment therapy
L) surrogacy
M) vaccination
N) xenotransplantation
Life Extension
The practice of attempting to extend human life, either by increasing the maximum lifespan or the average lifespan, through medical, technological, or lifestyle changes.
Aging
The process of becoming older, characterized by gradual deterioration of physical and cognitive function over time.
Life Span
The duration of time from an organism's birth to its death, encompassing all stages of its life.
- Gain an understanding of different medical and ethical terms and their practical applications.
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David BonaparteJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
I
Explanation :
Life extension specifically refers to practices in the attempt to extend the human lifespan, either by improving health, preventing diseases, or reversing the aging process.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of different medical and ethical terms and their practical applications.