Ch 23 Flashcards
associated with normal aging and is attributable to a lower production of estrogen and progesterone?
Type 1 primary osteoporosis
Wasting away or decrease in size of body tissue
Atrophy
Degenerative joint disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissue
Rheumatoid arthritis
Condition marked by chronic inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
Condition caused by degeneration of cartilage within the joints
Osteoarthritis
What level of intensity should individuals with cancer begin aerobic exercise?
40-50% of peak capacity
Condition characterized by fibrous lung tissue, which results in a decreased ability to expand the lungs
Restrictive lung disease
Shortness of breath or labored breathing
Dyspnea
Condition of altered airflow through the lungs, generally cause by airway obstruction as a result of mucus production
Chronic obstructive lung disease
What type of diabetes occurs when cells are resistant to insulin
Type 2
State of elevated glucose in the bloodstream
Hyperglycemia
Disease caused by degeneration of cartilage within joints?
Osteoarthritis
Which structures of the body does osteoporosis commonly affect?
Neck of the femur and the lumbar vertebrae
For effective weight loss, how many calories should obese clients expend per exercise session?
200-300kcal