Question 1

Identify an accurate statement about rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more common in men than in women. 
B)  It is caused by the immune system attacking the synovial membrane. 
C)  It is a degenerative joint disease that results from wear and tear at the joint surfaces where bones join other bones. 
D)  It is the most common type of arthritis. 
A)  It is more common in men than in women. 
B)  It is caused by the immune system attacking the synovial membrane. 
C)  It is a degenerative joint disease that results from wear and tear at the joint surfaces where bones join other bones. 
D)  It is the most common type of arthritis.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is caused by the rapid increase of nerve cells in the central portion of the brain. 
B)  It is the most dangerous anxiety disorder caused primarily by an increase in dopamine levels in the brain. 
C)  It develops slowly over many years. 
D)  It is least likely to be diagnosed in older people. 
A)  It is caused by the rapid increase of nerve cells in the central portion of the brain. 
B)  It is the most dangerous anxiety disorder caused primarily by an increase in dopamine levels in the brain. 
C)  It develops slowly over many years. 
D)  It is least likely to be diagnosed in older people.

Question 3

One of the most obvious signs of aging is:

Accepted Answer

A)  gray hair. 
B)  skin discoloration. 
C)  the wrinkling of the skin. 
D)  hair loss. 
A)  gray hair. 
B)  skin discoloration. 
C)  the wrinkling of the skin. 
D)  hair loss.

Question 4

For men, all of the following were risk factors associated with angina except:

Accepted Answer

A)  smoking. 
B)  work pressure. 
C)  obesity. 
D)  low-level of emotional well-being. 
A)  smoking. 
B)  work pressure. 
C)  obesity. 
D)  low-level of emotional well-being.

Question 5

Which form of cancer is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  skin 
B)  lung 
C)  liver 
D)  stomach 
A)  skin 
B)  lung 
C)  liver 
D)  stomach

Question 6

Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  lentigo 
B)  squamous cell carcinoma 
C)  senile purpura 
D)  basal cell carcinoma 
A)  lentigo 
B)  squamous cell carcinoma 
C)  senile purpura 
D)  basal cell carcinoma

Question 7

What are the main visible age-related changes in the human body?

Accepted Answer

As humans age, several visible changes o

Question 8

Women in the United States experience menopause on average around age:

Accepted Answer

A)  45. 
B)  50. 
C)  48. 
D)  55. 
A)  45. 
B)  50. 
C)  48. 
D)  55.

Question 9

Identify an accurate statement about cataracts.

Accepted Answer

A)  They are visual disorders that are not a part of normal aging. 
B)  They are a type of hearing loss. 
C)  They are considered to be a part of normal aging. 
D)  They are a type of skin disorder. 
A)  They are visual disorders that are not a part of normal aging. 
B)  They are a type of hearing loss. 
C)  They are considered to be a part of normal aging. 
D)  They are a type of skin disorder.

Question 10

Research studies in 2007 found that hormone replacement therapy increased the risk of:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease and stroke. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  throat cancer. 
D)  diabetes. 
A)  heart disease and stroke. 
B)  arthritis. 
C)  throat cancer. 
D)  diabetes.

Question 11

Older people have more difficulty maintaining normal body temperature in hot temperature because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  have less bone density. 
B)  have limited mobility. 
C)  have lost some of their sense of touch. 
D)  sweat less. 
A)  have less bone density. 
B)  have limited mobility. 
C)  have lost some of their sense of touch. 
D)  sweat less.

Question 12

Which is not one of the factors that can reduce the risk of heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  diet 
B)  low levels of stress 
C)  smoking 
D)  exercise 
A)  diet 
B)  low levels of stress 
C)  smoking 
D)  exercise

Question 13

The majority of people first become aware of sensory change when they reach their mid-:

Accepted Answer

A)  30s. 
B)  40s. 
C)  50s. 
D)  60s. 
A)  30s. 
B)  40s. 
C)  50s. 
D)  60s.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a social consequence of hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are likely to feel lonely and left out of a group. 
B)  People have difficulty paying attention. 
C)  People are encouraged by family members to engage in conversations. 
D)  People do not enjoy their free time. 
A)  People are likely to feel lonely and left out of a group. 
B)  People have difficulty paying attention. 
C)  People are encouraged by family members to engage in conversations. 
D)  People do not enjoy their free time.

Question 15

Genes alone determine whether an individual gets a specific disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ causes severe bone depletion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscular degeneration 
B)  Vertebral fractures 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Skeletal degeneration 
A)  Muscular degeneration 
B)  Vertebral fractures 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Skeletal degeneration

Question 17

Parkinson's disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a mental disorder. 
B)  specific to certain ethnic groups. 
C)  a neurological disorder. 
D)  a disorder mostly prevalent in young children. 
A)  a mental disorder. 
B)  specific to certain ethnic groups. 
C)  a neurological disorder. 
D)  a disorder mostly prevalent in young children.

Question 18

Damage to the cerebellum can produce changes in sleep patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The _____ theory notes that as one ages, the collagen loses some of its elasticity and there is a hardening of the arteries of the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A)  immune function 
B)  free radical 
C)  cross-linkage 
D)  genetic control 
A)  immune function 
B)  free radical 
C)  cross-linkage 
D)  genetic control

Question 20

Hypertension is made worse by the fatty deposits called plaque, which narrow the arteries. Plaque formation has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fats such as red meats. 
B)  excessive sugar intake. 
C)  excessive caffeine intake. 
D)  Vitamin B deficiency. 
A)  saturated fats such as red meats. 
B)  excessive sugar intake. 
C)  excessive caffeine intake. 
D)  Vitamin B deficiency.

Identify an accurate statement about rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following statements is true about Parkinson's disease?

One of the most obvious signs of aging is:

For men, all of the following were risk factors associated with angina except:

Which form of cancer is the most common?

Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

What are the main visible age-related changes in the human body?

Women in the United States experience menopause on average around age:

Identify an accurate statement about cataracts.

Research studies in 2007 found that hormone replacement therapy increased the risk of:

Older people have more difficulty maintaining normal body temperature in hot temperature because they:

Which is not one of the factors that can reduce the risk of heart disease?

The majority of people first become aware of sensory change when they reach their mid-:

Which of the following is not a social consequence of hearing loss?

Genes alone determine whether an individual gets a specific disease.

_____ causes severe bone depletion.

Parkinson's disease is:

Damage to the cerebellum can produce changes in sleep patterns.

The _____ theory notes that as one ages, the collagen loses some of its elasticity and there is a hardening of the arteries of the circulatory system.

Hypertension is made worse by the fatty deposits called plaque, which narrow the arteries. Plaque formation has been linked to:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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Exam 6: Biological Perspectives on Aging

Identify an accurate statement about rheumatoid arthritis?

Which of the following statements is true about Parkinson's disease?

One of the most obvious signs of aging is:

For men, all of the following were risk factors associated with angina except:

Which form of cancer is the most common?

Which of the following is the most common form of skin cancer?

What are the main visible age-related changes in the human body?

Women in the United States experience menopause on average around age:

Identify an accurate statement about cataracts.

Research studies in 2007 found that hormone replacement therapy increased the risk of:

Older people have more difficulty maintaining normal body temperature in hot temperature because they:

Which is not one of the factors that can reduce the risk of heart disease?

The majority of people first become aware of sensory change when they reach their mid-:

Which of the following is not a social consequence of hearing loss?

Genes alone determine whether an individual gets a specific disease.

_____ causes severe bone depletion.

Parkinson's disease is:

Damage to the cerebellum can produce changes in sleep patterns.

The _____ theory notes that as one ages, the collagen loses some of its elasticity and there is a hardening of the arteries of the circulatory system.

Hypertension is made worse by the fatty deposits called plaque, which narrow the arteries. Plaque formation has been linked to:

The Field of Social Gerontology

Life Course Transitions

Theories of Aging

Demography of Aging

Old Age and the Welfare State

Psychological Perspectives on Aging

Family Relationships and Social Support Systems

Living Arrangements

Work and Retirement

Health and Health Care

Caring for the Frail Elderly

Dying, Death, and Bereavement

The Economics of Aging

Poverty and Inequality

The Politics of Aging

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