Question 1

Older people often have more problems seeing under low lighting conditions. This is most likely due to a/an:

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to modify the opening of the pupil. 
B)  a slower shift from rods to cones. 
C)  increased supply of oxygen to the retina. 
D)  discoloration of the lens of the eye. 
A)  inability to modify the opening of the pupil. 
B)  a slower shift from rods to cones. 
C)  increased supply of oxygen to the retina. 
D)  discoloration of the lens of the eye. B

Question 2

With regard to bone changes and gender,:

Accepted Answer

A)  men tend to lose more bone mass than women as they age. 
B)  men tend to develop kyphosis more so than women. 
C)  bone mineral density declines mostly because of estrogen levels declining. 
D)  bone mineral density declines mostly because of a loss of testosterone. 
A)  men tend to lose more bone mass than women as they age. 
B)  men tend to develop kyphosis more so than women. 
C)  bone mineral density declines mostly because of estrogen levels declining. 
D)  bone mineral density declines mostly because of a loss of testosterone. C

Question 3

Which of the following theories of aging is also called the oxidative stress model of aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Free Radical Theory 
B)  The Wear and Tear Theory 
C)  The Autoimmune Theory 
D)  The Cellular Theory of Aging 
A)  The Free Radical Theory 
B)  The Wear and Tear Theory 
C)  The Autoimmune Theory 
D)  The Cellular Theory of Aging A

Question 4

With age, vital lung capacity:

Accepted Answer

A)  declines very little over the life span of the average person. 
B)  declines at about half the rate for master athletes when compared to sedentary men. 
C)  declines more for older women than for older men. 
D)  declines and thus impairs daily functioning. 
A)  declines very little over the life span of the average person. 
B)  declines at about half the rate for master athletes when compared to sedentary men. 
C)  declines more for older women than for older men. 
D)  declines and thus impairs daily functioning.

Question 5

Older people should increase their intake of caffeine and alcohol in order to inhibit the production of ADH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A true biological change with aging:

Accepted Answer

A)  is universal for all members of the species. 
B)  tends to be progressive and gradual over time. 
C)  results in a series of diseases of aging. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  is universal for all members of the species. 
B)  tends to be progressive and gradual over time. 
C)  results in a series of diseases of aging. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 7

Due to recent research, many scientists are convinced that aging is reversible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that a person requires in order to detect the stimulus is:

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory discrimination. 
B)  perception. 
C)  sensory threshold. 
D)  recognition threshold. 
A)  sensory discrimination. 
B)  perception. 
C)  sensory threshold. 
D)  recognition threshold.

Question 9

Loss of brain cells with aging is the primary reason for older people's forgetfulness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Differentiate and discuss the different terms related to sensory functions.

Accepted Answer

The terms are sensation (taking in infor

Question 11

The enzyme responsible for rebuilding telomeres and in this manner continued cell replication is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The enzyme responsible for rebuilding telomeres and...

Question 12

In relation to aging and sensation,:

Accepted Answer

A)  over the life span, the sense of touch remains generally the same. 
B)  older persons tend to overreport actual pain experienced. 
C)  older persons can discriminate levels of pain as well as young persons. 
D)  loss of nerve endings causes a decline in touch sensitivity with aging. 
A)  over the life span, the sense of touch remains generally the same. 
B)  older persons tend to overreport actual pain experienced. 
C)  older persons can discriminate levels of pain as well as young persons. 
D)  loss of nerve endings causes a decline in touch sensitivity with aging.

Question 13

Which theory suggests that the human body, like a machine, simply wears out over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear and Tear Theory 
B)  Cross-Linkage Theory 
C)  Free Radical Theory 
D)  Autoimmune Theory 
A)  Wear and Tear Theory 
B)  Cross-Linkage Theory 
C)  Free Radical Theory 
D)  Autoimmune Theory

Question 14

Regarding age-related dangers in body composition,:

Accepted Answer

A)  proportion of fatty tissue decreases. 
B)  muscle mass remains essentially the same as one ages. 
C)  aging results in increased obesity. 
D)  changes in body composition affect drug metabolism. 
A)  proportion of fatty tissue decreases. 
B)  muscle mass remains essentially the same as one ages. 
C)  aging results in increased obesity. 
D)  changes in body composition affect drug metabolism.

Question 15

Explain the difference between glaucoma and cataract.

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma,caused by excess pressure in th

Question 16

What has been learned about vital capacity by studying master athletes?

Accepted Answer

Researchers have learned that the maximu

Question 17

Normal aging is accompanied by a significant increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Changes in the size and function of the liver with aging result in greater sensitivity to medications that are metabolized by the liver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Biological studies of aging using animal models demonstrate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  DHEA improves muscle strength and quality of life in humans. 
B)  caloric restriction promotes health and longevity. 
C)  low-fat diets from infancy can prolong life. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  DHEA improves muscle strength and quality of life in humans. 
B)  caloric restriction promotes health and longevity. 
C)  low-fat diets from infancy can prolong life. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 20

Changes in kidney size and function with aging cause drugs to be metabolized faster in the older person's body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Older people often have more problems seeing under low lighting conditions. This is most likely due to a/an:

With regard to bone changes and gender,:

Which of the following theories of aging is also called the oxidative stress model of aging?

With age, vital lung capacity:

Older people should increase their intake of caffeine and alcohol in order to inhibit the production of ADH.

A true biological change with aging:

Due to recent research, many scientists are convinced that aging is reversible.

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that a person requires in order to detect the stimulus is:

Loss of brain cells with aging is the primary reason for older people's forgetfulness.

Differentiate and discuss the different terms related to sensory functions.

The enzyme responsible for rebuilding telomeres and in this manner continued cell replication is called ________.

In relation to aging and sensation,:

Which theory suggests that the human body, like a machine, simply wears out over time?

Regarding age-related dangers in body composition,:

Explain the difference between glaucoma and cataract.

What has been learned about vital capacity by studying master athletes?

Normal aging is accompanied by a significant increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Changes in the size and function of the liver with aging result in greater sensitivity to medications that are metabolized by the liver.

Biological studies of aging using animal models demonstrate that:

Changes in kidney size and function with aging cause drugs to be metabolized faster in the older person's body.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 3: The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Older people often have more problems seeing under low lighting conditions. This is most likely due to a/an:

With regard to bone changes and gender,:

Which of the following theories of aging is also called the oxidative stress model of aging?

With age, vital lung capacity:

Older people should increase their intake of caffeine and alcohol in order to inhibit the production of ADH.

A true biological change with aging:

Due to recent research, many scientists are convinced that aging is reversible.

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that a person requires in order to detect the stimulus is:

Loss of brain cells with aging is the primary reason for older people's forgetfulness.

Differentiate and discuss the different terms related to sensory functions.

The enzyme responsible for rebuilding telomeres and in this manner continued cell replication is called ________.

In relation to aging and sensation,:

Which theory suggests that the human body, like a machine, simply wears out over time?

Regarding age-related dangers in body composition,:

Explain the difference between glaucoma and cataract.

What has been learned about vital capacity by studying master athletes?

Normal aging is accompanied by a significant increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Changes in the size and function of the liver with aging result in greater sensitivity to medications that are metabolized by the liver.

Biological studies of aging using animal models demonstrate that:

Changes in kidney size and function with aging cause drugs to be metabolized faster in the older person's body.

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters