Exercise biochem in clinical populations

Question 1

4 ways we can measure health

Answer 1

• function
• size
• blood flow
• cellular activity

Question 2

what sport was effective in reducing frailty markers in older age

Answer 2

• tai chi

Question 3

causes of frailty

Answer 3

sarcopenia, CVD, diabetes, dementia

Question 4

what are the first and second best predictors of death

Answer 4

grip strength then walking speed

Question 5

link between frailty and dementia
- what may this mean

Answer 5

people who were frail and pre-frail were more likely to get dementia, so if you can prevent frailty you can prevent 10% of people getting dementia

Question 6

common biomarkers used that can be a sign of disease or abnormal change

Answer 6

cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose

Question 7

3 methods used to separate complex mixtures

Answer 7

Mass Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Western Blotting.

Question 8

what does the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test measure
- what does it mean
- what is ideal level

Answer 8

the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin.
- average blood glucose levels for last 2-3 months
- ideal level below 45 mmol/mol

Question 9

psychosis and schizophrenia
- relationship between the 2
- symptoms of it
- how to treat

Answer 9

• upon reoccurance of psychosis, it develops into schizophrenia
• over the top paranoia and unease, cant think clearly, social withdrawal, lack of feelings and emotion, hallucinations, lack of hygiene and care
• medicines, exercise, reducing stress