[40] Thermogenesis and Aging Flashcards
What is the relevance of studying thermogenesis in relation to aging?
To understand how heat production and energy expenditure are influenced by aging.
How does aging affect thermogenesis?
Aging often leads to a decrease in thermogenesis, resulting in lower energy expenditure.
What is the impact of decreased thermogenesis in aging?
It can contribute to weight gain and lower physical activity levels.
How does aging affect energy expenditure?
Aging often leads to reduced energy expenditure, due to factors such as less physical activity and decreased thermogenesis.
How does decreased thermogenesis contribute to age-related weight gain?
Reduced thermogenesis can lower energy expenditure, making it harder to maintain weight.
What is the significance of thermogenesis in maintaining physical activity levels in aging?
High thermogenesis helps to maintain energy levels, supporting physical activity in older age.
How might aging impact the metabolic processes involved in thermogenesis?
Aging can result in slower metabolic processes, which can reduce thermogenesis and energy output.
How might interventions to increase thermogenesis help with health in aging?
They could potentially help to maintain weight and physical activity levels, contributing to overall health.
What are the potential health impacts of decreased energy expenditure in aging?
This can contribute to weight gain, reduced physical activity, and increased risk of metabolic diseases.
Why is it harder to maintain weight with age?
Factors such as decreased thermogenesis and less physical activity can lead to reduced energy expenditure, making it harder to maintain weight.
What is the connection between thermogenesis and physical activity?
Thermogenesis contributes to overall energy expenditure, which can influence physical activity levels.
Can age-related decreases in thermogenesis be mitigated?
Potentially, through interventions such as physical activity, diet, and possibly certain medications.
How does decreased thermogenesis impact energy balance in aging?
It reduces energy expenditure, which could lead to positive energy balance and weight gain if not counteracted.
How might increased physical activity help counteract decreased thermogenesis in aging?
Physical activity can increase energy expenditure and may help offset the decrease in thermogenesis.
How can diet influence thermogenesis and energy expenditure in aging?
Certain diets can potentially increase thermogenesis and overall energy expenditure, helping to counteract age-related decreases.
Can thermogenesis be used as a therapeutic target in aging?
Yes, interventions that increase thermogenesis may help manage weight and physical activity levels in older age.
What is the role of thermogenesis in the body’s energy metabolism?
Thermogenesis is a process that burns calories to produce heat, contributing to the body’s overall energy expenditure.
How does thermogenesis interact with other metabolic processes in the body?
It is part of the body’s overall energy metabolism, interacting with processes like basal metabolic rate and physical activity.
How can thermogenesis influence health outcomes in aging?
Changes in thermogenesis can impact energy balance, weight, and physical activity levels, influencing overall health in aging.
What is the relationship between thermogenesis and basal metabolic rate in aging?
Both decrease with age, contributing to lower overall energy expenditure.
