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Physiology & Science: Ageing

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By: Hamzah Niaz
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Decks in this class (13)

Introduction to ageing and disease
Describe the demographic trends i...,
How has the population structure ...,
Which group of people born in the...
29  cards
Theories of ageing
What are the 3 major views groups of,
What is the wear and tear theory ...,
Describe the adaptive evolutionar...
35  cards
The ageing brain
What is the importance of the age...,
What anatomical changes are assoc...,
In whom will cerebral atrophy be ...
45  cards
Dementia
What is dementia,
What is the icd 10 criteria for d...,
What is the dsm iv criteria for a...
36  cards
Ageing heart and lungs
Describe what happens to the vein...,
What 3 things occur to cause thic...,
With ageing there is increased ar...
24  cards
The ageing GI tract and skin
What are the functions of the skin,
In ageing skin what happens to th...,
What happens to the sweat glands
31  cards
Falls and their Consequences
What is a fall,
What proportion of people 65yrs l...,
What is the most common cause of ...
35  cards
Hormones, the skeleton and HRT
Which hormone is replaced in horm...,
Name some systemic hormones with ...,
What is the macrostructure of bone
33  cards
Pharmacology and older people
What is polympharmacy,
How many medications to elderly p...,
What is an important issue to hig...
37  cards
Ageing and Immunity
Which infections are more common ...,
What are key features of the inna...,
What are key features of the adap...
25  cards
The Ageing Endocrine Systems
What is meant by compression of m...,
What is the endocrine system,
What is a hormone
43  cards
Psychology of ageing
People over 50 years of age are t...,
Why is immigration good for healt...,
Briefly what are the 3 main theme...
26  cards
Homeostasis and disease presentation
How does minor illness affect a f...,
What is homeostasis,
Which system maintains electrolyt...
12  cards

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