Question 1

An older person who is experiencing problems with depth perception could improve their home environment by:

Accepted Answer

A)  using color contrast where different levels meet. 
B)  using bright patterns on carpets throughout the house. 
C)  avoiding dark colors. 
D)  putting signs at the top of every stairway. 
A)  using color contrast where different levels meet. 
B)  using bright patterns on carpets throughout the house. 
C)  avoiding dark colors. 
D)  putting signs at the top of every stairway.

Question 2

According to the cellular aging theory, aging may be attributable to the finite number of cell replications as the organism ages chronologically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With aging, the following changes are found in skin:

Accepted Answer

A)  secretions by sebaceous and sweat glands deteriorate 
B)  there is generally an increase in blood circulation in the skin 
C)  older individuals prefer cooler environments than younger persons 
D)  the outer skin layer becomes thicker and more elastic 
A)  secretions by sebaceous and sweat glands deteriorate 
B)  there is generally an increase in blood circulation in the skin 
C)  older individuals prefer cooler environments than younger persons 
D)  the outer skin layer becomes thicker and more elastic

Question 4

Contrary to earlier studies of taste and aging, recent researchers have found little evidence of taste bud loss with aging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Glaucoma is both more prevalent and more difficult to treat in African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Changes in circadian rhythms with aging appear to be associated with changes in core body temperatures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Because of a loss of convergence of images formed in the two eyes, ________ deteriorate with aging.

Accepted Answer

depth and

Question 8

One true disorder of sleep that occurs with normal aging is ________, which is defined as a 5 - to 10-second cessation of breathing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One true disorder of sleep that occurs...

Question 9

Older adults are less able to discriminate among levels of painful stimuli than younger persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  age-related cataract. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  age related macular degeneration. 
D)  accommodation. 
A)  age-related cataract. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  age related macular degeneration. 
D)  accommodation.

Question 11

The structural change with aging that is most associated with hearing loss takes place in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the pinna. 
B)  the cochlea. 
C)  the stapes. 
D)  the middle ear. 
A)  the pinna. 
B)  the cochlea. 
C)  the stapes. 
D)  the middle ear.

Question 12

Sleep disturbances can be alleviated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing physical exercise. 
B)  decreasing exposure to natural light during the day. 
C)  increasing the intake of caffeine. 
D)  avoiding napping during the day. 
A)  decreasing physical exercise. 
B)  decreasing exposure to natural light during the day. 
C)  increasing the intake of caffeine. 
D)  avoiding napping during the day.

Question 13

Studies of primates have shown that caloric restriction can improve physical activity and slow down metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Can aging be reversed or delayed?

Accepted Answer

Research is exploring whether aging can

Question 15

As we age, our hair:

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes thinner. 
B)  becomes thicker. 
C)  darkens and grows slower. 
D)  gains volume. 
A)  becomes thinner. 
B)  becomes thicker. 
C)  darkens and grows slower. 
D)  gains volume.

Question 16

Regarding the urinary system with aging,:

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol and caffeine consumption can prevent urinary incontinence. 
B)  the renal system declines more than most other organs. 
C)  dehydration is less of a problem with aging than in youth. 
D)  changes in the renal system cause drugs to be excreted faster than in young people. 
A)  alcohol and caffeine consumption can prevent urinary incontinence. 
B)  the renal system declines more than most other organs. 
C)  dehydration is less of a problem with aging than in youth. 
D)  changes in the renal system cause drugs to be excreted faster than in young people.

Question 17

Age-related hearing loss is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  presbycusis. 
B)  tinnitus. 
C)  osteosclerosis. 
D)  ringing. 
A)  presbycusis. 
B)  tinnitus. 
C)  osteosclerosis. 
D)  ringing.

Question 18

Regarding urinary functions, increased age results in:

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in bladder function but relatively little change in kidney function. 
B)  very small percentage of elders (3 to 5 percent) with problems. 
C)  urinary incontinence among as many as 30 percent in the community. 
D)  an increase of kidney volume and weight. 
A)  a decrease in bladder function but relatively little change in kidney function. 
B)  very small percentage of elders (3 to 5 percent) with problems. 
C)  urinary incontinence among as many as 30 percent in the community. 
D)  an increase of kidney volume and weight.

Question 19

Slower reaction time with aging is most likely due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  slower response of neurotransmitters. 
B)  a rapid accumulation of lipofuscin in the brain. 
C)  a loss of brain mass. 
D)  anxiety about test taking. 
A)  slower response of neurotransmitters. 
B)  a rapid accumulation of lipofuscin in the brain. 
C)  a loss of brain mass. 
D)  anxiety about test taking.

Question 20

The major change in liver functioning with age is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the liver increases in size. 
B)  alcohol has less harmful affects than in younger people. 
C)  jaundice occurs at about the same rate as in younger people. 
D)  metabolism of medications by the liver declines. 
A)  the liver increases in size. 
B)  alcohol has less harmful affects than in younger people. 
C)  jaundice occurs at about the same rate as in younger people. 
D)  metabolism of medications by the liver declines.

An older person who is experiencing problems with depth perception could improve their home environment by:

According to the cellular aging theory, aging may be attributable to the finite number of cell replications as the organism ages chronologically.

With aging, the following changes are found in skin:

Contrary to earlier studies of taste and aging, recent researchers have found little evidence of taste bud loss with aging.

Glaucoma is both more prevalent and more difficult to treat in African Americans.

Changes in circadian rhythms with aging appear to be associated with changes in core body temperatures.

Because of a loss of convergence of images formed in the two eyes, ________ deteriorate with aging.

One true disorder of sleep that occurs with normal aging is ________, which is defined as a 5 - to 10-second cessation of breathing.

Older adults are less able to discriminate among levels of painful stimuli than younger persons.

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

The structural change with aging that is most associated with hearing loss takes place in:

Sleep disturbances can be alleviated by:

Studies of primates have shown that caloric restriction can improve physical activity and slow down metabolism.

Can aging be reversed or delayed?

As we age, our hair:

Regarding the urinary system with aging,:

Age-related hearing loss is called:

Regarding urinary functions, increased age results in:

Slower reaction time with aging is most likely due to:

The major change in liver functioning with age is that:

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

An older person who is experiencing problems with depth perception could improve their home environment by:

According to the cellular aging theory, aging may be attributable to the finite number of cell replications as the organism ages chronologically.

With aging, the following changes are found in skin:

Contrary to earlier studies of taste and aging, recent researchers have found little evidence of taste bud loss with aging.

Glaucoma is both more prevalent and more difficult to treat in African Americans.

Changes in circadian rhythms with aging appear to be associated with changes in core body temperatures.

Because of a loss of convergence of images formed in the two eyes, ________ deteriorate with aging.

One true disorder of sleep that occurs with normal aging is ________, which is defined as a 5 - to 10-second cessation of breathing.

Older adults are less able to discriminate among levels of painful stimuli than younger persons.

The leading cause of blindness worldwide is:

The structural change with aging that is most associated with hearing loss takes place in:

Sleep disturbances can be alleviated by:

Studies of primates have shown that caloric restriction can improve physical activity and slow down metabolism.

Can aging be reversed or delayed?

As we age, our hair:

Regarding the urinary system with aging,:

Age-related hearing loss is called:

Regarding urinary functions, increased age results in:

Slower reaction time with aging is most likely due to:

The major change in liver functioning with age is that:

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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