Question 1

Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Men who were underweight lived longer. 
B) Women who were 20 pounds overweight did not present increased risk of mortality. 
C) Women who were 20 or more pounds underweight lived longer. 
D) Men who were 20 pounds overweight did not present an increased risk of mortality. 
A) Men who were underweight lived longer. 
B) Women who were 20 pounds overweight did not present increased risk of mortality. 
C) Women who were 20 or more pounds underweight lived longer. 
D) Men who were 20 pounds overweight did not present an increased risk of mortality.

Question 2

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are less likely to have:

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) hypertension. 
C) visual problems. 
D) hearing problems. 
A) arthritis. 
B) hypertension. 
C) visual problems. 
D) hearing problems.

Question 3

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the _____ process,providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Accepted Answer

A) hormone production 
B) antibody proliferation 
C) free radical regeneration 
D) stem cell regeneration 
A) hormone production 
B) antibody proliferation 
C) free radical regeneration 
D) stem cell regeneration

Question 4

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes and other extended-care facilities in the United States,more than _____ are considered to be seriously deficient.

Accepted Answer

A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) three-quarters 
A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) three-quarters

Question 5

Which of the following is observed in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Lung capacity increases 
B) Lungs become more elastic 
C) The diaphragm strengthens 
D) The chest shrinks 
A) Lung capacity increases 
B) Lungs become more elastic 
C) The diaphragm strengthens 
D) The chest shrinks

Question 6

Uncle Roger tells you that he is a member of the "oldest-old" club,when asked about age.Without knowing his exact age,you would know that Uncle Roger is at least _____ years old.

Accepted Answer

A) 70 
B) 75 
C) 80 
D) 85 
A) 70 
B) 75 
C) 80 
D) 85

Question 7

Which of the following is a region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

Accepted Answer

A) Amygdala 
B) Hippocampus 
C) Prefrontal cortex 
D) Hypothalamus 
A) Amygdala 
B) Hippocampus 
C) Prefrontal cortex 
D) Hypothalamus

Question 8

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in _____,a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Accepted Answer

A) reverse peristalsis 
B) homeostatic load 
C) allostatic load 
D) neuronal proliferation 
A) reverse peristalsis 
B) homeostatic load 
C) allostatic load 
D) neuronal proliferation

Question 9

Because of a decline in the functioning of the immune systems,vaccination against _____ is especially important in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
B) influenza 
C) osteoarthritis 
D) osteoporosis 
A) acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) 
B) influenza 
C) osteoarthritis 
D) osteoporosis

Question 10

Exercise can reduce the risk of all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) type I diabetes. 
B) stroke. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) breast cancer. 
A) type I diabetes. 
B) stroke. 
C) osteoporosis. 
D) breast cancer.

Question 11

In which part of the color spectrum is the loss of color vision most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Red-orange-yellow 
B) Green-blue-violet 
C) Yellow-violet-indigo 
D) Green-yellow-orange 
A) Red-orange-yellow 
B) Green-blue-violet 
C) Yellow-violet-indigo 
D) Green-yellow-orange

Question 12

In 2011,which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A) United States 
B) Japan 
C) Monaco 
D) Sweden 
A) United States 
B) Japan 
C) Monaco 
D) Sweden

Question 13

What is a leading cause of blindness in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Glaucoma 
B) Cataracts 
C) Macular degeneration 
D) Retinal hardening 
A) Glaucoma 
B) Cataracts 
C) Macular degeneration 
D) Retinal hardening

Question 14

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which disease of the eye is characterized...

Question 15

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older)looks unusual as compared with other older adults.What is the difference?

Accepted Answer

A) These centenarians never married. 
B) These centenarians had a low rate of age-associated diseases. 
C) These centenarians were married more than once. 
D) These centenarians were millionaires. 
A) These centenarians never married. 
B) These centenarians had a low rate of age-associated diseases. 
C) These centenarians were married more than once. 
D) These centenarians were millionaires.

Question 16

What is the life expectancy in Okinawa,Japan?

Accepted Answer

A) 70.2 years 
B) 89.6 years 
C) 85.4 years 
D) 81.2 years 
A) 70.2 years 
B) 89.6 years 
C) 85.4 years 
D) 81.2 years

Question 17

Life _____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Accepted Answer

A) expectancy 
B) span 
C) achievement 
D) extension 
A) expectancy 
B) span 
C) achievement 
D) extension

Question 18

Maria is 80 years old.She is considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A) youngest-old 
B) young-old 
C) oldest-old 
D) middle-aged 
A) youngest-old 
B) young-old 
C) oldest-old 
D) middle-aged

Question 19

_____ are the eighth leading cause of death among older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) Suicides 
B) Homicides 
C) Unintended injuries 
D) Chronic illnesses 
A) Suicides 
B) Homicides 
C) Unintended injuries 
D) Chronic illnesses

Question 20

Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Defects in mitochondria and declining levels of testosterone 
B) Inadequate nutrition and a lifetime of smoking 
C) High blood pressure and resistant hypertension 
D) Dietary intake of beta-carotene and obesity 
A) Defects in mitochondria and declining levels of testosterone 
B) Inadequate nutrition and a lifetime of smoking 
C) High blood pressure and resistant hypertension 
D) Dietary intake of beta-carotene and obesity

Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are less likely to have:

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the _____ process,providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes and other extended-care facilities in the United States,more than _____ are considered to be seriously deficient.

Which of the following is observed in older adults?

Uncle Roger tells you that he is a member of the "oldest-old" club,when asked about age.Without knowing his exact age,you would know that Uncle Roger is at least _____ years old.

Which of the following is a region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in _____,a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Because of a decline in the functioning of the immune systems,vaccination against _____ is especially important in older adults.

Exercise can reduce the risk of all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

In which part of the color spectrum is the loss of color vision most likely to occur?

In 2011,which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy?

What is a leading cause of blindness in older adults?

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older)looks unusual as compared with other older adults.What is the difference?

What is the life expectancy in Okinawa,Japan?

Life _____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Maria is 80 years old.She is considered _____.

_____ are the eighth leading cause of death among older adults.

Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?

Compared with elderly men,elderly women are less likely to have:

Telomeres and telomerase are increasingly thought to be key components of the _____ process,providing a possible avenue to restrain cancer and delay aging.

Although there are differences in the quality of care in nursing homes and other extended-care facilities in the United States,more than _____ are considered to be seriously deficient.

Which of the following is observed in older adults?

Uncle Roger tells you that he is a member of the "oldest-old" club,when asked about age.Without knowing his exact age,you would know that Uncle Roger is at least _____ years old.

Which of the following is a region of the adult human brain where neurogenesis has been documented?

Continuous accommodation of physiological systems in response to stressors may result in _____,a wearing down of body systems due to constant activity.

Because of a decline in the functioning of the immune systems,vaccination against _____ is especially important in older adults.

Exercise can reduce the risk of all of the following conditions EXCEPT:

In which part of the color spectrum is the loss of color vision most likely to occur?

In 2011,which of the following countries had the highest estimated life expectancy?

What is a leading cause of blindness in older adults?

Which disease of the eye is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye?

Statistics reveal that the profile for most centenarians (people aged 100 and older)looks unusual as compared with other older adults.What is the difference?

What is the life expectancy in Okinawa,Japan?

Life _____ is the number of years that the average person born in a particular year will probably live.

Maria is 80 years old.She is considered _____.

_____ are the eighth leading cause of death among older adults.

Which of the following is linked to more rapid onset of hearing difficulties in older adults?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood

Death, Dying, and Grieving

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