Effect of Weightlessness Flashcards
1
Q
Discuss the Physiological consequences of prolonged space flight/weightlessness
A
Fluid shifts Negative energy balance - decrease in energy intake and crease one energy output = muscle loss Skeletal and cardiac muscle atrophy Weight loss Reduction in bone mass Bone demineralisation
2
Q
Discuss the methods to reduce the effects of weightlessness on bones
A
Drugs
Heavy resistance training
Supplementation
3
Q
what is sarcopenia ?
A
disorder causing progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass
4
Q
What are causes primary and secondary sarcopenia?
A
Primary; ageing
Secondary:
• activity related (bed rest, sedentary lifestyle)
• disease related (malignancy, inflammatory/endocrine disease)
• nutrition related (inadequate dietary intake)
5
Q
Diagnosis and Treatment for sarcopenia
A
Strength exercises
Supplementation
Better nutrition
Diagnosi: SARCF tool
