GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
1. Modernizatio
Suggests that families have little interest in caring for or supporting older
n and Aging adults
Theory
2. Social
Construc- Proposes that aging is a problem, not because of intrinsic issues such as
tionism physio- logical changes, but because certain societies define it as a
problem
3. Aging Refers to the progressive decline in the body's ability to maintain
physiological
homeostasis
4. Homeostasis The state of stable equilibrium maintained by physical processes
5. Primary Aging Involves the accumulation of macromolecular damage throughout the
lifespan
which ultimately impacts physical performance and fitness
6. Macromolecul Harm sustained by macromolecules due to an imbalance between free
ar Damage radicals production and antioxidant levels
7. Secondary Aging Based on external factors such as diseases, environmental
exposures, and lifestyle (e.g. overeating; sedentary behaviour)
8. Biohacking -Optogenetics
& Anti- -Neurogenesis
aging -Nutrition
Strategies -Nutrigenomics
-Calorie Restriction/Exercise
-Gene Editing (CRISPR-Cas9)
,GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
9. Optogenetics - Refers to an emerging technique that uses light to control neurons within
the
brain
-Involves a light sensitive ion channel that opens in response to light which
is then utilized to evoke neuron activity
,GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
-Enables control over which neurons are activated and thus, over the brai
-Huge potential with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's
disease
10. Retinitis
Pigmen- tosa A group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells
in the retina - which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of
the eye
11. Neurogenesis - Increase in neurogenesis corresponds to an increase in the
production of new neurons in the brain
-Plays a role in learning and memory, depression, and
protects against Alzheimer's
-Alterations in the diet intended to increase neurogenesis also results
in increased memory capacity and improvement in mood
12. Nutrition: -Helps fight chronic inflammation, which makes your cells divide
Omega-3 faster and prematurely wears down your telomeres -- a repetitive
Fatty Acids nucleotide sequence at the end of chromosomes that protects from
deterioration
-Getting at least 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids a day from sources
such as fish or an algae supplement is recommended to prevent
premature aging
13. Nutrition: Fibre - Also helps to fight chronic inflammation by preventing insulin spikes
-25 g of fibre a day from foods such a legumes, produce, and grain
is recom- mended
14. Nutrition: Dam- age
Vita- min C
15. Oxidative
,GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
-Found in fruits such as shorten telomeres, and helps to increase bone and muscle growth
citrus fruits, berries and
bell peppers Harm sustained by cells and tissues that are unable to keep up with
-Help protect cells free radical production -- free radicals are highly reactive molecules
from oxidative that disrupt reactions within the body
damage, which can
16. Nutrigenomics - Aims to improve health and functioning by individualizing diets according
to
people's genomes
answers graded A+
1. Modernizatio
Suggests that families have little interest in caring for or supporting older
n and Aging adults
Theory
2. Social
Construc- Proposes that aging is a problem, not because of intrinsic issues such as
tionism physio- logical changes, but because certain societies define it as a
problem
3. Aging Refers to the progressive decline in the body's ability to maintain
physiological
homeostasis
4. Homeostasis The state of stable equilibrium maintained by physical processes
5. Primary Aging Involves the accumulation of macromolecular damage throughout the
lifespan
which ultimately impacts physical performance and fitness
6. Macromolecul Harm sustained by macromolecules due to an imbalance between free
ar Damage radicals production and antioxidant levels
7. Secondary Aging Based on external factors such as diseases, environmental
exposures, and lifestyle (e.g. overeating; sedentary behaviour)
8. Biohacking -Optogenetics
& Anti- -Neurogenesis
aging -Nutrition
Strategies -Nutrigenomics
-Calorie Restriction/Exercise
-Gene Editing (CRISPR-Cas9)
,GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
9. Optogenetics - Refers to an emerging technique that uses light to control neurons within
the
brain
-Involves a light sensitive ion channel that opens in response to light which
is then utilized to evoke neuron activity
,GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
-Enables control over which neurons are activated and thus, over the brai
-Huge potential with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's
disease
10. Retinitis
Pigmen- tosa A group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells
in the retina - which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of
the eye
11. Neurogenesis - Increase in neurogenesis corresponds to an increase in the
production of new neurons in the brain
-Plays a role in learning and memory, depression, and
protects against Alzheimer's
-Alterations in the diet intended to increase neurogenesis also results
in increased memory capacity and improvement in mood
12. Nutrition: -Helps fight chronic inflammation, which makes your cells divide
Omega-3 faster and prematurely wears down your telomeres -- a repetitive
Fatty Acids nucleotide sequence at the end of chromosomes that protects from
deterioration
-Getting at least 1000 mg of omega-3 fatty acids a day from sources
such as fish or an algae supplement is recommended to prevent
premature aging
13. Nutrition: Fibre - Also helps to fight chronic inflammation by preventing insulin spikes
-25 g of fibre a day from foods such a legumes, produce, and grain
is recom- mended
14. Nutrition: Dam- age
Vita- min C
15. Oxidative
,GLPH 385 - Module 2-5 questions with verified
answers graded A+
-Found in fruits such as shorten telomeres, and helps to increase bone and muscle growth
citrus fruits, berries and
bell peppers Harm sustained by cells and tissues that are unable to keep up with
-Help protect cells free radical production -- free radicals are highly reactive molecules
from oxidative that disrupt reactions within the body
damage, which can
16. Nutrigenomics - Aims to improve health and functioning by individualizing diets according
to
people's genomes
