Theories of Aging Flashcards
an unstable molecules produced by body during respiration and metabolism or exposure to radiation and pollution
free radical theory
can cause physiological problems such arthritis, circulatory diseases, diabetes and atherosclerosis
free radical theory
a cell from DNA and connective tissue interact with free radicals to cause bonds that decrease ability of tissue to replace itself
crosslink theory
a cell from DNA and connective tissue interact with free radicals to cause bonds that decrease ability of tissue to replace itself
crosslink theory
in this theory, it can result skin changes such as dryness, wrinkles and loss of elasticity
crosslink theory
a combination of three theories which is free radical, somatic and crosslink theory that damage body organs such as muscle, heart, nerves and brain
clinker theory
in this theory, the body is similar to machine which loses function when its parts wear out
wear-and-tear theory
in this theory, the more you experience physiologic failure, the higher chance your lifespan is low
reliability theory or aging and longevity
in this theory, the more you experience physiologic failure, the higher chance your lifespan is low
reliability theory or aging and longevity
in this theory, it focuses on the complicated chemical interactions set off by the hypothalamus of the brain.
neuroendocrine theory
in this theory, it focuses on the complicated chemical interactions set off by the hypothalamus of the brain.
neuroendocrine theory
growth hormones
muscle masa atrophy
sex hormones
no ovulation, menouposal
the more you age, the more the T cells or B cells decrease its function
immunologic theory
best diet for older adults
low calorie intake with high dents nutrients
older adults are separated, excluded or disengaged from society because they not perceived to benefit to society
disengagement theory
physical and mental activities and interactions that promotes self esteem improve satisfaction in life
activity theory
in this theory, late adulthood is the time where they review their lives and determine whether they have been negative or positive overall
erickson’s theory
this theory where delineates specific tasks for late life
havighurst’s theory
this theory where delineates specific tasks for late life
havighurst’s theory
in this theory, aging is not just about a decline on physical changes but a normal process of adaptation in normal development
newman’s theory
this theory proposes that development continues throughout life by questioning, searching and setting goals with individuals personality
jung’s theory
older adults begin to question whether decision and choices were right choices for them
midlife crisis
the outermost layer of skin that
provides protection, keeps out chemicals and microorganisms and
regulates body temperature and eliminate waste
products.
epidermis
