Question 1

A study of centenarians cited in your text described them as

Accepted Answer

A)  mostly vegetarian. 
B)  assertive and forceful 
C)  scoring high on conforming 
D)  having a high intake of saturated fats 
A)  mostly vegetarian. 
B)  assertive and forceful 
C)  scoring high on conforming 
D)  having a high intake of saturated fats

Question 2

What are the three leading causes of death among older adults in the United States? What steps can we take to prevent each of these causes of mortality?

Accepted Answer

The three leading causes of death among

Question 3

All of the following are believed to be causes of osteoporosis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate diet. 
B)  cigarette smoking. 
C)  lack of vigorous physical activity. 
D)  testosterone deficiency. 
A)  inadequate diet. 
B)  cigarette smoking. 
C)  lack of vigorous physical activity. 
D)  testosterone deficiency.

Question 4

_______ percent of Americans 65 and over live successfully or nearly successfully in the community.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  95 
A)  25 
B)  50 
C)  75 
D)  95

Question 5

With aging,the body's immune system increases in its capacity to protect a person from disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Free radicals are

Accepted Answer

A)  a byproduct of abnormal metabolism that occurs with obesity or undue stress. 
B)  antibodies given off into the body by specific diseases. 
C)  highly reactive molecules that mangle vital enzymes and membranes . 
D)  artificial hormones that produce disease-resisting enzymes in the body. 
A)  a byproduct of abnormal metabolism that occurs with obesity or undue stress. 
B)  antibodies given off into the body by specific diseases. 
C)  highly reactive molecules that mangle vital enzymes and membranes . 
D)  artificial hormones that produce disease-resisting enzymes in the body.

Question 7

Cell damage is mainly due to changes in one dominate tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An infarct is

Accepted Answer

A)  uncontrolled, invasive cell growth. 
B)  dead heart tissue due to deficient blood supply. 
C)  hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain. 
D)  loss of blood to the brain due to thrombosis. 
A)  uncontrolled, invasive cell growth. 
B)  dead heart tissue due to deficient blood supply. 
C)  hemorrhage (bleeding) in the brain. 
D)  loss of blood to the brain due to thrombosis.

Question 9

Treatments for osteoarthritis include

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  antiinflammatory drugs and steroids. 
C)  reduction of strain. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  exercise. 
B)  antiinflammatory drugs and steroids. 
C)  reduction of strain. 
D)  all of these choices

Question 10

Women are more likely to live in poverty and have fewer chronic illnesses than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_______ theory of aging proposes that irreplaceable body parts simply wear out.

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunological 
B)  Genetic 
C)  Disease 
D)  Cellular wear and tear 
A)  Immunological 
B)  Genetic 
C)  Disease 
D)  Cellular wear and tear

Question 12

Scientists believe that low caloric intake helps protect the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  in the large or overused joints. 
B)  due to injury or vigorous wear and tear. 
C)  in the small joints, such as finger. 
D)  in non-weight-bearing joints. 
A)  in the large or overused joints. 
B)  due to injury or vigorous wear and tear. 
C)  in the small joints, such as finger. 
D)  in non-weight-bearing joints.

Question 14

What is the relationship between coronary heart disease,atheroschlerosis,hypertension,thrombosis,and excess body fat? What factors are thought to lead of these conditions?

Accepted Answer

Coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis,

Question 15

All of the following factors contribute to nutritional difficulties for the very old EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  slowing digestive processes 
B)  high levels of cholesterol 
C)  reduced keenness of taste and smell 
D)  arthritis 
A)  slowing digestive processes 
B)  high levels of cholesterol 
C)  reduced keenness of taste and smell 
D)  arthritis

Question 16

According to your text,what kind of exercise is specifically stated to benefit the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  aerobic 
B)  strength training and flexibility exercises 
C)  bicycling 
D)  tennis 
A)  aerobic 
B)  strength training and flexibility exercises 
C)  bicycling 
D)  tennis

Question 17

A shortened life is statistically correlated with all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  divorce for women. 
B)  an imbalance of work and leisure. 
C)  too little sleep. 
D)  too much sleep. 
A)  divorce for women. 
B)  an imbalance of work and leisure. 
C)  too little sleep. 
D)  too much sleep.

Question 18

A major study of those over 100 years of age found that they died of organic failure due to all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebrovascular disease. 
B)  respiratory illnesses. 
C)  cardiovascular diseases. 
D)  old age. 
A)  cerebrovascular disease. 
B)  respiratory illnesses. 
C)  cardiovascular diseases. 
D)  old age.

Question 19

Damage theories are based on the idea that

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A)  individuals damage cells by environmental factors. 
B)  aging is the result of accumulated errors. 
C)  aging is driven by genetics. 
D)  muscle damage from excessive exercise causes premature aging. 
A)  individuals damage cells by environmental factors. 
B)  aging is the result of accumulated errors. 
C)  aging is driven by genetics. 
D)  muscle damage from excessive exercise causes premature aging.

Question 20

. Physicians believe strength-training is inappropriate for elderly over 75 years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A study of centenarians cited in your text described them as

What are the three leading causes of death among older adults in the United States? What steps can we take to prevent each of these causes of mortality?

All of the following are believed to be causes of osteoporosis EXCEPT

_______ percent of Americans 65 and over live successfully or nearly successfully in the community.

With aging,the body's immune system increases in its capacity to protect a person from disease.

Free radicals are

Cell damage is mainly due to changes in one dominate tissue.

An infarct is

Treatments for osteoarthritis include

Women are more likely to live in poverty and have fewer chronic illnesses than men.

_______ theory of aging proposes that irreplaceable body parts simply wear out.

Scientists believe that low caloric intake helps protect the immune system.

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

What is the relationship between coronary heart disease,atheroschlerosis,hypertension,thrombosis,and excess body fat? What factors are thought to lead of these conditions?

All of the following factors contribute to nutritional difficulties for the very old EXCEPT

According to your text,what kind of exercise is specifically stated to benefit the elderly?

A shortened life is statistically correlated with all of the following EXCEPT

A major study of those over 100 years of age found that they died of organic failure due to all of the following EXCEPT

Damage theories are based on the idea that

. Physicians believe strength-training is inappropriate for elderly over 75 years old.

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A study of centenarians cited in your text described them as

What are the three leading causes of death among older adults in the United States? What steps can we take to prevent each of these causes of mortality?

All of the following are believed to be causes of osteoporosis EXCEPT

_______ percent of Americans 65 and over live successfully or nearly successfully in the community.

With aging,the body's immune system increases in its capacity to protect a person from disease.

Free radicals are

Cell damage is mainly due to changes in one dominate tissue.

An infarct is

Treatments for osteoarthritis include

Women are more likely to live in poverty and have fewer chronic illnesses than men.

_______ theory of aging proposes that irreplaceable body parts simply wear out.

Scientists believe that low caloric intake helps protect the immune system.

Osteoarthritis that occurs late in life is most likely to be

What is the relationship between coronary heart disease,atheroschlerosis,hypertension,thrombosis,and excess body fat? What factors are thought to lead of these conditions?

All of the following factors contribute to nutritional difficulties for the very old EXCEPT

According to your text,what kind of exercise is specifically stated to benefit the elderly?

A shortened life is statistically correlated with all of the following EXCEPT

A major study of those over 100 years of age found that they died of organic failure due to all of the following EXCEPT

Damage theories are based on the idea that

. Physicians believe strength-training is inappropriate for elderly over 75 years old.

Aging in America

Stereotypes and Images

Social and Psychological Theories in Later Life Development

Mental Health

Friends,family,and Community

Intimacy and Sexuality

Work and Leisure

Finances and Lifestyles

Living Environments

The Oldest Old and Caregiving

Special Problems

Women and Ethnic Groups

Death and Dying

Politics, policies, and Programs

Filters