PSY 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter N/A: Allostatic Load, Hyperpigmentation, Sarcopenia
21 Jul 2018
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Senescence: the inescapable physical signs of aging (deterioration of the body) Life expectancy: the average number of years a person can expect to live. Plasticity: the brain"s ability to rebuild and recovery itself after injury (ex. Neurogenesis: the generation of neurons to aid in the production of learning and memory. Bone resorption: the breakdown of bone tissue and transfer of calcium (from tissue) into bloodstream. Osteoarthritis: wear down of the tissue surrounding the bones overtime debilitating pain of joints (hips, hands, knees etc. ) Menopause: natural decline in reproductive hormones as women reach their 40"s and 50"s. Epidermis: top layer of the skin (as you age, this layer changes increased amount of age spots, moles, liver spots etc. ) Hyperpigmentation: darkened areas of the skin/nails due to increased exposure to melanin. Collagen: structural protein cells (elasticity) of the skin. Presbyopia: farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity in the eye lens. Cataracts: cloudiness in the lens of the eye.
