Question 1

Critics point out that studies on the effectiveness of antioxidants in slowing the aging process thus far have been so-called population studies that are _____ in nature.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothetical
B)  longitudinal
C)  experimental
D)  correlationalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT part of the group of vitamin supplements called antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C
B)  Vitamin E
C)  Beta-carotene
D)  Vitamin B1E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

On average,the adult brain loses _____ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 5
B)  5 to 10
C)  10 to 20
D)  20 to 30E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following reflects the attitudes of health care providers for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are mostly untrained in geriatric care and thus prove inefficient.
B)  They share society's stereotypes and negative attitudes toward older adults.
C)  They are mostly young and thus relate better to younger patients.
D)  They are mostly underpaid and thus lack motivation in providing service.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

According to the cellular clock theory,after about 70 or 80 replications,the cell can no longer reproduce and the _____ are dramatically reduced.

Accepted Answer

A)  mitochondria
B)  telomeres
C)  chromosomes
D)  sperm cellsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Mrs.Hernandez has considerable pain and inflammation in her wrists,fingers,and knees.It is becoming very difficult for her to maintain her usual routines as her stiffness increases.Mrs.Hernandez has:

Accepted Answer

A)  arteriosclerosis.
B)  diabetes.
C)  arthritis.
D)  osteoporosis.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

_____ are the most noticeable changes in physical appearance in late adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Loss of hair and brittle nails
B)  Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
C)  Reduction in height and weight
D)  Wrinkles and age spotsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function,growth,and repair are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lewy bodies.
B)  ribosomes.
C)  chromosomes.
D)  mitochondria.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Describe the major changes in physical appearance and movement in old age.

Accepted Answer

In late adulthood,the changes in physica...

Question 10

_____ are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults who are 65 years and older.

Accepted Answer

A)  Household fires
B)  Falls
C)  Motor vehicle accidents
D)  Heart conditionsE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which theory of aging states that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal s...

Question 12

Regular _____ has been shown to decrease the onset of physical disability in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight training
B)  walking
C)  massage
D)  checkupsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is true of the effects of aging on human sexual performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orgasm becomes less frequent in females with age,occurring in every second to third attempt rather than every time.
B)  More direct stimulation usually is needed to produce an erection.
C)  A large-scale study of individuals from 57 to 85 years of age revealed that sexually active life expectancy was longer for women than men.
D)  Women lost more years of sexually active life due to poor health than men did.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which microbiological theory of aging suggests that human cells are subject to a fixed limit on the number of times they can divide and that this decreased ability to divide places an upper boundary on the human life-span potential?

Accepted Answer

Cellular c...

Question 15

When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations,the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes in a process known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  allostasis.
B)  homeostasis.
C)  peristalsis.
D)  transcription.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

In the study by Rodin and Langer,which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  It led to fewer social interactions.
B)  It significantly reduced life expectancy.
C)  It increased the levels of stress.
D)  It was found to increase longevity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps or street curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

Accepted Answer

A)  eye-hand coordination.
B)  depth perception.
C)  ocular elasticity.
D)  color vision.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

In late adulthood:

Accepted Answer

A)  both men and women get shorter.
B)  men get shorter,but women do not get shorter.
C)  women get shorter,but men do not get shorter.
D)  only individuals with osteoporosis,men or women,get shorter.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

What was the average life expectancy of individuals born in 2013 in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  69.3 years
B)  72.3 years
C)  75.3 years
D)  78.8 yearsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

Accepted Answer

A)  harmful.
B)  beneficial.
C)  anxiety-provoking.
D)  usually not necessary for patients that age.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following is true of the effects of aging on human sexual performance?

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When faced with external challenges such as stressful situations,the human body adapts by altering internal physiological processes in a process known as:

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_____ are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults who are 65 years and older.

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Which of the following reflects the attitudes of health care providers for older adults?

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What was the average life expectancy of individuals born in 2013 in the United States?

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Describe the major changes in physical appearance and movement in old age.

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On average,the adult brain loses _____ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

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Which of the following is NOT part of the group of vitamin supplements called antioxidants?

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The tiny bodies within cells that supply essential energy for function,growth,and repair are known as:

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Giving nursing home residents more control over their daily schedules is:

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The vision of older adults can be affected by age-related changes.One of these changes,which can make steps or street curbs difficult to manage,is a decline in:

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According to the cellular clock theory,after about 70 or 80 replications,the cell can no longer reproduce and the _____ are dramatically reduced.

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Regular _____ has been shown to decrease the onset of physical disability in older adults.

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Which theory of aging states that aging in the body's hormonal system can lower resistance to stress and increase the likelihood of disease?

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Mrs.Hernandez has considerable pain and inflammation in her wrists,fingers,and knees.It is becoming very difficult for her to maintain her usual routines as her stiffness increases.Mrs.Hernandez has:

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Which microbiological theory of aging suggests that human cells are subject to a fixed limit on the number of times they can divide and that this decreased ability to divide places an upper boundary on the human life-span potential?

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In the study by Rodin and Langer,which of the following was found to be the result of older adults having perceived control over their own lives?

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In late adulthood:

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Critics point out that studies on the effectiveness of antioxidants in slowing the aging process thus far have been so-called population studies that are _____ in nature.

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_____ are the most noticeable changes in physical appearance in late adulthood.

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