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chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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Aerobic Capacity

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the cardiovascular system becomes less efficient as we age; lung muscles shrink
-max heart rate decreases

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Blood-sugar Tolerance

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as we age tissues in the body become less capable of taking up glucose from bloodstream, increasing the risk of on-set diabetes

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when should women be screened for breast cancer or colon cancer

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50

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4
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what is cancer

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is a chronic, non-communicable diesease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells

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5
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benign tumours

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-non-cancerous
-do not pose a threat to life

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malignant tumors

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invade and destroy surrounding tissue

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metastases

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tumors the travel through the bloodstream of lymphatic system to form new tumors else where

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8
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survival rates of cancer

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African Canadians have twice the average
indigenous population have the poorest survival rates

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9
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can cigarettes smoking cause cancer?

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yes 84% of lung cancer

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10
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treatment of cancer

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surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormonal therapy

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artiosclerosis

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hardening of the arteries

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atherosclerosis

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a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque in the lining of the arteries

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13
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one of the top 5 reasons for hospitalization

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heart disease

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14
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what suppresses the immune system

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stress

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15
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what can constrict the blood vessels to the heart

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stress hormones associated with anger (steroids, epinephrine and norepinephrine)

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16
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how can stress test help?

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help diagnose coronary heart disease as well as its severity

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17
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menopause

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cessation of menstruation; normal process occurring between the ages of 46-50

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Perimenopause

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beginning of menopause, 3-11 months of amenorrhea(lack of menstruation)

19
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Climacteric

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refers to gradual decline in the reproductive capacity of the ovaries due to a decline in production of estrogen; lasts about 15 years (45-60)

20
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what can a estrogen deficits lead to

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unpleasant perimenopausal sensations such as night sweats, hot flashes/flushes. feeling cold and clammy

21
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osteoporosis

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can become because of long-term estrogen deficit
-weak bones

22
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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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it is estrogen and progesterone; it alleviates physical symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness, lowers risk of osteoporosis

23
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HRT side effects

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headaches, irritability, memory loss, and blood clots. increases risks for stroke, ovarian and breast cancer

24
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andropause

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there is a gradual decline in the production of male sex hormone and fertility

25
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can a man still father a child in his 70s?

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yes

26
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sexual dysfunctions

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persistent or recurrent problems in

27
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men sexual dysfunctions

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reaching orgasm too soon and performance anxiety

28
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causes of erectile disorders can affect?

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flow of blood to and through the penis

29
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can age affect the sexual response of women

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yes

30
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multidirectionality

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some aspects of intellectual functioning improve while others remain stable or decline

31
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Interindividual variability

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people mature differently due to different cultural and social settings this is found in middle adulthood

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plasticity

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intellectual abilities are not fixed but can be modified under certain conditions at almost any time in life

33
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Crystallized intelligence

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Cluster of knowledge and skills that depend on accumulated information and experience, awareness of social conventions, and the capacity to make good decisions

34
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Fluid Intelligence

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Person’s skills at processing information held in memory

35
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how is information processing measured

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reaction time

36
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people in middle adulthood have grater reaction time

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true

37
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what do people during middle adulthood have more difficulty doing?

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rote rehearsal, memorizing lists of words, numbers or passages of prose - than young adults.

38
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Baby boomers

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those people who were born between 1946 and 1965

39
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interindividual variability

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no two people age in the same way or the same rate

40
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why does hair turn grey

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a decrease in melanin

41
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what is a cause for wrinkles

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UV rays

42
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Presbyopia

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loss of elasticity in the lens that makes it harder to focus on fine print or near objects

43
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Presbycusis

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loss of hearing over time and impacts the elderly most

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