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programmed (predictable cell death), errors (random),
calorie restriction (cal reduction increases life span) -
Answers-biological theories of aging
aging is the result of predictable cellular death; 3 theories:
1. immunity theory 2. neuroendocrine control theory 3.
gene theory - Answers-programmed theories of aging
aging is a programmed accumulation of decline in function
of immune system resulting from oxidative stress -
Answers-immunity theory of aging
aging is a programmed decline in functioning of nervous,
endocrine, immune systems; cells lose abililty to
reproduce - Answers-neuroendocrine theory of aging
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longevity associated with genetic trait; "juvenescent" =
youthful vigor/mature adult well-being; "senescent" =
functional decline/structural deterioration - Answers-gene
theory of aging
aging is a result of accumulation of random errors in the
synthesis of cellular DNA and RNA; 3 theories: 1. oxidative
2. cross-linkage 3. wear and tear - Answers-errors theories
of aging
free radical theory; errors are a result of random damage
from free radicals - Answers-oxidative stress theory
aging is product of accumulated damage from errors
associated with stiffened cross-linked proteins - Answers-
cross-linkage theory
cell errors result of deterioration over time due to overuse -
Answers-wear and tear theory
In animal models, calorie restriction increased the life span
and the health of animals - Answers-calorie restriction
theory
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1. activity theory 2. disengagment theory 3. role theory 4.
continuity theory 5. age stratification theory 6. subculture
theory - Answers-6 sociological theories of aging
continued activity is an indicator of successful aging -
Answers-activity theory
during aging, individual slowly withdraws from former roles
and activities - Answers-disengagement theory
ability of individual to adapt to changing roles - Answers-
role theory
personality remains consistent; personality influences role
activity and life satisfaction - Answers-continuity theory
relationship between age as an element of social
structure; aging people as one cohort - Answers-age
stratification theory