The aging swallow Flashcards
Social Exchange thery of aging
Individuals and groups act to max benefits and min costs
Disengagement theory
Withdrawl from acitivities is conducsive to satisfaction in old age
Acivity theory
More activity in the meddle ages predicts better ajusemtnet and satisfaction later in life
Role Theory
Adaption to role changes
Neuroendocrine theory
Hormonal alterations occur
Telomerase Theory
Telemosres hold aging information
DNA/Genetics Theory
DNA is programmes with a lifespan
Autoimmune theory
Malfunctioning body cells beging to attach healthy cells
Free Radical Theory of Againg
Oxidation causes aging
Nutritional model theory of aging
Animals fed 50-60 % less energy we would be healthier
Cellular theory of aging
Cell function debilities occur with age
Wear and Tear Theories
Environmental assaults make things go wrong gradually
Father/Mother better predictor of lifespan?
Mother
Twins lifespan
Same
Species max lifespan
Varies in different animals and species