HCAD 222 Exam 1 question n answers 2023/2024

HCAD 222 Exam 1What is Continuity Theory? - correct answers relates to leisure time and disposable income activities stay stable through life course What happens to disposable income as we age? - correct answers Increases, 40% of disposable income is ages 50+ How does life satisfaction affect aging? - correct answers Central to creating meaning What is aging? - correct answers process of gradual change over life span scenescnse - correct answers aging at the cellular level, process of cell division growth function decreases over time telomeres - correct answers make up chromosomes, use exercise to combat Free radicals - correct answers unpaired electrons, eat colored fruits and veggies and antioxidants Why are antioxidants important? - correct answers consume free radicals What happens when you compress morbidity? - correct answers enhance quality of life, extend life expectancy, reduce HC costs What happens to immune system as you age? - correct answers declines, weaker T cells and slower macrophages, thymus shrinks