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PN2004 - HEALTH PROMOTION FINAL EXAMQUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
biological theories of aging Answer - programmed (predictable cell death),
errors (random), calorie restriction (cal reduction increases life span)
programmed theories of aging Answer - aging is the result of predictable
cellular death; 3 theories: 1. immunity theory 2. neuroendocrine control theory
3. gene theory
immunity theory of aging Answer - aging is a programmed accumulation of
decline in function of immune system resulting from oxidative stress
neuroendocrine theory of aging Answer - aging is a programmed decline in
functioning of nervous, endocrine, immune systems; cells lose abililty to
reproduce
gene theory of aging Answer - longevity associated with genetic trait;
"juvenescent" = youthful vigor/mature adult well-being; "senescent" =
functional decline/structural deterioration
errors theories of aging Answer - aging is a result of accumulation of random
errors in the synthesis of cellular DNA and RNA; 3 theories: 1. oxidative 2.
cross-linkage 3. wear and tear
oxidative stress theory Answer - free radical theory; errors are a result of
random damage from free radicals
, cross-linkage theory Answer - aging is product of accumulated damage from
errors associated with stiffened cross-linked proteins
wear and tear theory Answer - cell errors result of deterioration over time due
to overuse
calorie restriction theory Answer - In animal models, calorie restriction
increased the life span and the health of animals
6 sociological theories of aging Answer - 1. activity theory 2. disengagment
theory 3. role theory 4. continuity theory 5. age stratification theory 6.
subculture theory
activity theory Answer - continued activity is an indicator of successful aging
disengagement theory Answer - during aging, individual slowly withdraws
from former roles and activities
role theory Answer - ability of individual to adapt to changing roles
continuity theory Answer - personality remains consistent; personality
influences role activity and life satisfaction
age stratification theory Answer - relationship between age as an element of
social structure; aging people as one cohort
subculture theory Answer - older people have their own norms, habits, beliefs;
interact better among peers than with other age groups
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