Chapter 16: Physical Development in late adulthood Flashcards
Cataracts
A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy
Macular Degeneration
an eye disease that can blur your central vision
Life span
the entire duration of a person’s life, from conception to death
Glaucoma
a chronic, eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve
Life Expectancy
A measurement of how long you can expect to live
Cellular Clock theory of aging
Leonard Hayflick’s
As we age, our cells become increasingly less capable of dividing.
Free radical theory of aging
aging
caused by the accumulation of damage from free radicals, unstable molecules produced during cellular metabolism
Osteoporosis
When bones become so porous and fragile that they are vulnerable to breaks
Mitochondria
The energy center of the cells
Mitochondrial Theory of aging
aging is linked to a decrease in the function and efficiency of mitochondria
Centenarians
Over 100 years old
What are some of the reasons that Centenarians live and thrive to over age 100?
Active lifestyle
Healthy Diet
Happier emotional regulation
Young-old
The term for adults between the ages 65 and 74
Oldest-old
The term for adults who are ages 85 and older
Aging
A developmental process that leads to the gradual loss of physical functioning and makes you more vulnerable to death
What are some of the biological characteristics of the aging brain?
Genes, Stem Cells, Immune System, Inflammatory Response, and Hormones
