Test No. 2 Flashcards
Definition: Leptin
a protein, produced in fat cells, that circulates in blood and alerts the brain that there is enough stored energy
tells you you are full
MS: cutoff for triglycerides
≥1.7mmol/L
Definition: Beta cells
detect an increase in glucose, produce insulin to facilitate glucose transport into the blood for energy
Definition: Intermittent Claudication
a classic symptom of PAD where an aching or cramping feeling occurs in the legs, calves and buttocks induced by exercise
How is fibrinogen detected?
through blood tests
Which has an obvious cause: secondary or essential hypertension?
Secondary - kidney disease, adrenal gland disorder, medication or sleep apnea
OSA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CVD: Cardio
F: 4-7 days/week
I: 11 - 13 on Borg - fairly light to somewhat hard
T: Progress to 20 - 60m
Ty: walking, bicycling, stair climbing, elliptical trainers, rowing machines
PROGRESS SLOWLY
Definition: Hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
What hormone stimulates appetite and tells you you are hungry?
ghrelin
MS: cutoff for LDLs
<1.0mmol/L - men
<1.3mmol/L - women
Which side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic/peripheral cirulation?
left
Function: Platelets
recruited as plugs to stop bleeding in wounds
RMR
Resting Metabolic Rate
Diabetes related comlications
ACRONYM
SLR HNN
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Liver Damage
- Retinopathy - eyes
- Neuropathy - nervous system
- Nephropathy - kidney disease
What type of substance is important in reducing inflammation?
antioxidants
What ratio of Canadians had at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke in 2009?
9/10
Definition: Dyslipidemia
abnormal blood lipoprotein concentrations and is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.
High levels of LDLs or abnormally low levels of HDLs
True or False: You should inject insulin into the exercising muscles.
False
Locomotor movement examples?
running, hopping, jumping
What are the risks associated with exercise and type l clients?
- Increased risk of CVD
- Increased risk of hypoglycemia
- Increased risk of dehydration
- Increased risk of injury to the extremeties bc of neuropathy
True or False: The gastric bypass surgery is reversible.
False.
How does exercise affect blood sugar?
it lowers it.
