Age Related Changes 1

Question 1

What causes ageing at the cellular level

Answer 1

Accumulation of molecular and cellular damage

Question 2

Risks associated with ageing

Answer 2

Age related changes
Co morbidities
Poly pharmacy

Question 3

Why do drugs stay in the system longer with increasing age

Answer 3

Not metabolised as effectively, esp drugs metabolised by P450

Question 4

What causes accumulation of damage throughout life

Answer 4

Genetics
Pre conception influences
Accidents
Toxin exposure
Decr regenerative capacity

Question 5

Factors effecting ageing

Answer 5

Smoking, nutrition, asthma
Hereditary conditions
Gender, development,
Air pollution, smoking, occupational exposures
Infections
Socioeconomic status
Co morbidities

Question 6

Ways to decr effects of ageing

Answer 6

Healthy diet
Decr alcohol
Stop smoking
Regular exercise
Stay mentally active
Social interactions

Question 7

How does smoking cessation effect ageing

Answer 7

Returns reduction in function to normal rate - doesn’t return lungs to pre smoking state

Question 8

Dementia risk factors

Answer 8

Physical inactivity
Midlife obesity
Low educational attainment
Midlife hypertension
Depression
Smoking
Diabetes