midterm Flashcards
(25 cards)
epiphyseal plate
known as the growth plate
ALLOWS BONES TO GROW Length wise
myelin sheath
covering found on the axons of neurons increasing the speed of impulse. adults are more developed.
hypertrophy
fat cells increase in size
hyperplasia
fats cells multiple
adipocyctyes
fat cells that come together to form adipose tissue
scoliosis
the spine has an abnormal curvature
S shaped
precautions during exercise for youth
increased core temp
increased risk for musculoskeletal injury
hyperthermia
anorexia
slef starvation and the inability to maintain a healthy weight
bulimia
repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by vomitting
chronological age
refers to the actual date the person was born
biological age
refers to how well the organs an body preforms to express an age
activites of daily living
activites that focus on personal care and maintance
lactose intolerance
loss of the lactase enzyme to digest lactose
sarcopenia
age related muscle loss
insulin
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glucagon
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atrophy
loss of tissue decrease in size
varicose veins
enlarged veins because of weakened venous valves
precautions for seniors
regulate body temp
loss of rom
loss ofbalance
cardiorespiratory functioning
sleep apnea
soft tissue blocks the back of the throat. stop breathing thru the night
lordosis
curve in lumbar spine due to weight gain in the abdominal
leptin
hormone produces by fat cells to tell the hypothalumus your full
ghrelin
stimulates appetite your hungry
adiponectine
anit inflamatory decreases heart attack
