Summary: Human Biology And Disease

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  • What happens as a result of ARCD? (Symptoms)

    • Reduction in brain weight and volume
    • Neuronal bodies are lost
    • The sulci expands
    • Ventricular volume increases
    • The synaptic density decreases
  • What is C20:4n-6?

    Omega 6, Arachidonic Acid
  • What is C22:4n-6?

    Omega 6, Docosatetraenoic Acid
  • What is C20:5n-3?

    Omega 3, Eicosapentaenoic Acid
  • What is C22:6n-3?

    Omega 3, Docosahexaenoic Acid
  • What are the 18 risk factors for dementia?

    • Age
    • Cardiovascular disease
    • High blood pressure
    • Genetics
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Stress and depression
    • Insulin resistance
    • Diabetes
    • Obesity
    • Low levels of estradiol
    • Use of CNS medication
    • Repeated and chronic infections
    • Head injury
    • Alcoholism
    • Smoking
    • Physical activity and level of fitness
    • Low level of education
    • Nutritional deficiencies
  • What happens in the early stage of alzheimers?

    • Lasts 2-4 years
    • Frequent memory loss of recent events
    • Some problems using language
    • Depression and apathy
    • Personality changes
    • Need reminding of daily tasks
  • What happens in the second stage of alzheimers?

    • Lasts 2-10 years
    • Memory loss affects life
    • Rambling speech
    • Confusion about current events
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Emotional and behavioural problems (80%)
    • Mobility and coordination is affected
    • Need daily structure
  • What happens in the third stage of Alzheimer?

    • Increased memory loss
    • Inability to learn new things
    • Can't cope with new situations
    • Delusions and paranoia
    • Impulsive behaviour
  • What happens in the last stage of alzheimers?

    • Lasts 1-3 years
    • Confused about past and present
    • Cant recognise familiar people and places
    • Severe loss of verbal skills
    • Unable to care for themselves
    • Problems swallowing
    • Often die from infection or pneumonia
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