UNIT 1 LEARNING AIM C1

Question 1

What’s the main purpose of the 💓?

Answer 1

to pump blood and carry 02+nutrients

Question 2

what is atherosclerosis?

Answer 2

When fatty substances build up in arteries causing them to narrow

Question 3

what can atherosclerosis lead to?

Answer 3

leads to HBP - increases the change of heart attack and stroke
loses elasticity in blood vessels - the heart has to pump harder- causes HBP

Question 4

what is angina?

Answer 4

when fatty deposits break away and causes blockages(full blockage causes heart attack)

Question 5

What are the risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases?

Answer 5

family history of heart problems
ethnic background
poorly controlled diabetes
high blood pressureQ
obesity
smoking
lack of exercise

Question 6

what nervous systems depend on the senses?

Answer 6

nerves
spinal cord
brain

Question 7

What do nervous tissues do?

Answer 7

allows a person to receive stimuli(taste&touch) and process information

Question 8

What’s an example of a negative stimuli experience?

Answer 8

TOUCH- stand on a sharp nail
TASTE- cutting your gum and tasting blood
SMELL- smell baby poo
HEAR- a child screaming
SIGHT- Donald trump

Question 9

whats an example of a positive stimuli experience?

Answer 9

TOUCH- touching a newborn
TASTE- eating fresh watermelon
SMELL-  freshly cooked biscuits
HEAR- birds singing
SIGHT- Beyonce

Question 10

whats part of brain decline?

short term memory, reaction time&performances

Answer 10

Different aspects of the brain decline at different rates

reaction time&performances- nerve impulses slow down so takes longer to react and perform

short term memory+skills&abilitly- declines at the ’80s

Question 11

whats conditions make it hard to analyse brain function in older people?

Answer 11

strokes
depression
underactive thyroid

Question 12

whats happens to blood flow to the brain when you’re older?

Answer 12

blood flow decreases
maybe a result of brain cells&impairing mental functions - increases the risk of dementia
(physical+mental exercise slow down the process)

Question 13

what happens when nervous tissues degeneration?

Answer 13

decreased sensation
slower reflexes
a tendency to be clumsy

Question 14

what is osteoarthritis?

Answer 14

is a degenerative disease

pain of joints due to thin cartilage

Question 15

whats does osteoarthritis cause?

Answer 15

pain
stiffness in joints
loss of flexibility
(show between late 40 and 75)

Question 16

whos more likely to have osteoarthritis?

Answer 16

overweight,
having multiple injuries in the same area
women are more likely to

Question 17

how does osteoarthritis happen?

Answer 17

OSTEOARTHRITIS IS CAUSED BY CARTILAGE BECOMING THIN.
CARTILAGE PROVIDES A CUSHION BETWEEN 2 BONES. AS THE BONES RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER, THE CARTILAGE RUBS AWAY AND BECOMES THIN. THIS CAN CAUSE PAIN AND SWELLING AT THE JOINT.

Question 18

why do energy requirements change when you’re old?

Answer 18

energy requirements change - person moves slower and is not physically active
means that energy requirements decrease like carbohydrates and things increase like protein and calcium
(protein - repair cells&tissues
calcium -bones strong

Question 19

why are older people more likely to get malnutrition?

Answer 19

because the absorption of foods in the bloodstream slows down

Question 20

what does an older person need to ensure to have sufficient amounts in vitamins and minerals?

Answer 20

CALCIUM – DAIRY – STRONG BONES AND TEETH
VITAMIN D – SUNLIGHT – HELPS ABSORB THE CALCIUM INTO THE BLOODSTREAM
VITAMIN C – GOOD IMMUNITY
IRON – GREEN LEAFY VEG – ENERGY LEVELS

Question 21

why do elderly people not eat enough fruit and vegetables?

Answer 21

expensive to buy
inability to eat or prepare it
not be able to go shop independently

Question 22

why do elderly people not have enough water?

Answer 22

not being steady on feet

bed-bound

Question 23

why is it important for the elderly to have water?

Answer 23

WATER IS NEEDED FOR FOOD DIGESTION AND NUTRIENT ABSORPTION.

Question 24

what is dementia?

Answer 24

dementia affects the brain and will: 
have trouble understanding the world around them
, communicating
, reading
, finding their way
remembering recent events

Question 25

what are the 2 types of dementia?

Answer 25

ALZHEIMER’S (most common)

VASCULAR DEMENTIA

Question 26

does dementia have a cure?

Answer 26

no cure but medicine to slow down symptoms

Question 27

what does dementia?

memory

Answer 27

slowly gradually affects the brain through language,memory&lanuage
symptoms worsen and forget everyday tasks, people, speaking, writing, reading and self-help skills

Question 28

common ailments(effects) of ageing?

Answer 28

loss of mobility
loss of balance
incontinence
loss of eyesight/hearing
insomnia/sleeping 
physical changes (grey hair, wrinkles, sagging skin, losing teeth)

Question 29

why is depression common in old age?

Answer 29

YOU ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO DO WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE. YOU LOSE YOUR INDEPENDENCE AND BECOME RELIANT ON OTHERS AROUND YOU. THIS CAN HAVE A DETRIMENTAL effect ON HOW YOU VIEW YOURSELF WITHIN SOCIETY.

Question 30

what are the physical effects of depression?

Answer 30

Difficulty falling or staying asleep, oversleeping, or daytime sleepiness
Increased use of alcohol or other drugs
Weight loss or loss of appetite
Fatigue
Giving up or losing interest in hobbies and other pastimes

Question 31

what is the psychological effect of depression?

Answer 31

Fixation on death, suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts
Loss of self-worth, worries about being a burden, feeling of being worthless, self-loathing
Social withdrawal and isolation, not wanting to be with friends, leave the house or take part in activities
Sadness