NUTR 30300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Abdominal Cavity, Ethanol Metabolism, Short Circuit
18 Nov 2018
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Aging-time-dependent physical and psychological changes in body structure and function that occur normally and progressively throughout adulthood as humans mature and become adult. Reserve capacity-the extent to which an organ can preserve essentially normal function despite decreasing cell number or cell activity. Kidney nephron-the units of kidney cells that filter wastes from the bloodstream and deposit them into the urine. Compression of morbidity-delay of the onset of disabilities caused by chronic disease. Life span-the potential oldest age a person can reach. Life expectancy-the average length of life for a given group of people born in a specific year. Thrifty metabolism-a genetic tendency toward efficient use of energy that results in below-average energy requirements and increased storage of calories as fat. Menopause-the cession of the menstrual cycle in women, usually beginning at about 50 years of age. Ostomy-surgically created short circuit flow where the end point usually opens from the abdominal cavity rather than the anus.
