L11-3

Question 1

what’s the novel therapy that Foreman is behind

what’s the pathway of its effect

Answer 1

give patients inorganic nitrite

you ingest nitrite -> in skeletal muscle, you can increase ATP production and increase mitochondria efficiency

Question 2

Nitrite promotes what chemical

Answer 2

nitric oxide

Question 3

when pp is posted, look at slide about Foreman’s novel inorganic nitrite therapy

Answer 3

ok

Question 4

list out 3 characteristics of frailty

Answer 4

1) slower
2) weaker
3) more fatigued

Question 5

”” significantly reduced susceptibility to frailty (hint: very easy)

Answer 5

walking

Question 6

what is his opinion about guidelines for physical exercise for older people

Answer 6

they are hard to follow

Question 7

read: Most older people don’t exercise

Answer 7

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Question 8

what’s the significance of “15 min of physical activity a day”

Answer 8

it significantly reduces mortality

Question 9

the effect of “” is the same as the effect of dancing -> exercise doesn’t have to be hard-core; hobbies can be just as effective

Answer 9

cardiac rehab