Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Geriatrics
A
the study of chronic diseases associated with aging
2
Q
Sarcopenia
A
the loss if muscle mass, strength and function
3
Q
Dysphagia
A
difficulty swallowing
4
Q
Gherlin
A
makes you feel hungry
5
Q
Leptin
A
fullness
6
Q
hypertrophy
A
increased cell size
7
Q
tetnay
A
muscle spasms
8
Q
chelosis
A
cracks on the corner of the mouth
9
Q
glossitis
A
tongue inflammation
10
Q
pellagra
A
-dementia
-dermatitis
-diarrhea
11
Q
What is folate needed for?
A
-prevent neural tube defects
-DNA synthesis
12
Q
What drugs can decrease folate?
A
-anticonvulsant
-chemo
-alchohol
13
Q
What foods contain folate?
A
-yeast
-liver
-spinach
