Understanding the Nature of Change and Identity

What philosophical question is raised by the metaphor of the knife?

• Whether a knife can be sharpened indefinitely

• If a knife can be used for different purposes

• Whether a knife remains the same if its parts are replaced

• If a knife can be made from different materials

What is the Ship of Theseus used to illustrate?

• The durability of ancient ships

• The concept of identity over time

• The evolution of shipbuilding techniques

• The importance of preserving history

How often do the majority of your body's cells get replaced?

• Every decade

• Every 10 days

• Every 100 days

• Every year

What is apoptosis?

• A type of cell growth

• A method of cell repair

• A process of programmed cell death

• A form of cellular mutation

Which cells in the body are considered the most 'immortal'?

• Muscle cells

• Skin cells

• Red blood cells

• Neurons

What percentage of your body mass is made up of non-living components?

• About 25%

• About 50%

• About 33%

• About 10%

What is the role of red blood cells in the body?

• To carry oxygen and carbon dioxide

• To produce energy

• To fight infections

• To repair tissues

What is the philosophical idea related to the Shinto temple?

• The temple is a place of worship

• The temple represents the impermanence of nature

• The temple is a historical monument

• The temple is a symbol of eternal life

How does the body maintain health according to the video?

• By increasing cell growth

• By balancing cell death and regeneration

• By avoiding all cell death

• By reducing cell turnover

What does the video suggest about the nature of life and identity?

• Identity is fixed and permanent

• Identity is solely based on physical appearance

• Life is static and unchanging

• Life is a balance of change and continuity