Question 1

Coronary disease results in deficient blood supply to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following contribute to atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  high cholesterol and blood pressure 
B)  a diet high in refined sugars and saturated fats 
C)  obesity and stress 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  high cholesterol and blood pressure 
B)  a diet high in refined sugars and saturated fats 
C)  obesity and stress 
D)  All of these choices

Question 3

Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority over the age of 65 are in poor health. 
B)  The health status of the 65-year-old is much worse than that of the 45-year old. 
C)  Those over age 75 have noticeable physical declines compared with middle-age. 
D)  Health suddenly begins to decline at age 65. 
A)  The majority over the age of 65 are in poor health. 
B)  The health status of the 65-year-old is much worse than that of the 45-year old. 
C)  Those over age 75 have noticeable physical declines compared with middle-age. 
D)  Health suddenly begins to decline at age 65.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

The most common cause of accidental death among the elderly is

Accepted Answer

A)  automobile accidents. 
B)  burns. 
C)  falls. 
D)  drowning. 
A)  automobile accidents. 
B)  burns. 
C)  falls. 
D)  drowning.

Question 8

Damage theories are based on the idea that

Accepted Answer

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 9

Senescence refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  onset of the degenerative process associated with age. 
B)  cognitive loss of memory and problem solving functions that begin about age 45. 
C)  the social process of transition to retirement and the social roles of later life. 
D)  the psychological process by which person comes to accept aging as inevitable. 
A)  onset of the degenerative process associated with age. 
B)  cognitive loss of memory and problem solving functions that begin about age 45. 
C)  the social process of transition to retirement and the social roles of later life. 
D)  the psychological process by which person comes to accept aging as inevitable.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

Obesity increases problems of

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  All of these choices 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  All of these choices

Question 13

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 14

Studies of caloric restriction and longevity in animals show that

Accepted Answer

A)  with caloric restriction, diseases are not reduced but longevity is still enhanced. 
B)  with caloric restriction animals live longer and have a lower incidence of heart disease and cancer. 
C)  only obese animals show increase of disease and shortened life spans. 
D)  animals that followed their usual diets live longer than those with lower or higher caloric intake. 
A)  with caloric restriction, diseases are not reduced but longevity is still enhanced. 
B)  with caloric restriction animals live longer and have a lower incidence of heart disease and cancer. 
C)  only obese animals show increase of disease and shortened life spans. 
D)  animals that followed their usual diets live longer than those with lower or higher caloric intake.

Question 15

The type of arthritis that most often poses problems for those 65 and older is

Accepted Answer

A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  gout. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  fibromyalgia. 
A)  rheumatoid arthritis. 
B)  gout. 
C)  osteoarthritis. 
D)  fibromyalgia.

Question 16

The absolute human life span is considered to be years.

Accepted Answer

A)  92 
B)  105 
C)  120 
D)  150 
A)  92 
B)  105 
C)  120 
D)  150

Question 17

All of the following decrease with age EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  volume of digestive juices 
B)  bladder capacity 
C)  reflex action 
D)  level of sex hormones 
A)  volume of digestive juices 
B)  bladder capacity 
C)  reflex action 
D)  level of sex hormones

Question 18

Our "biological clock" begins at

Accepted Answer

A)  30 for women. 
B)  45 for men. 
C)  conception. 
D)  around 30 for both men and women. 
A)  30 for women. 
B)  45 for men. 
C)  conception. 
D)  around 30 for both men and women.

Question 19

A recent study of elders with cancer showed cancer substantially reduced their physical function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The life expectancy for a child born today is about

Accepted Answer

A)  120 years. 
B)  80 years. 
C)  70 years. 
D)  65 years. 
A)  120 years. 
B)  80 years. 
C)  70 years. 
D)  65 years.

Coronary disease results in deficient blood supply to the heart.

Which of the following contribute to atherosclerosis?

Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?

Free radicals are

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

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?

The most common cause of accidental death among the elderly is

Damage theories are based on the idea that

Senescence refers to

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

An infarct is

Obesity increases problems of

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

Studies of caloric restriction and longevity in animals show that

The type of arthritis that most often poses problems for those 65 and older is

The absolute human life span is considered to be years.

All of the following decrease with age EXCEPT

Our "biological clock" begins at

A recent study of elders with cancer showed cancer substantially reduced their physical function.

The life expectancy for a child born today is about

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Exam 4: Physical Health and Well Being

Coronary disease results in deficient blood supply to the heart.

Which of the following contribute to atherosclerosis?

Which of the following statements more accurately depicts health status of older Americans today?

Free radicals are

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

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?

The most common cause of accidental death among the elderly is

Damage theories are based on the idea that

Senescence refers to

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

An infarct is

Obesity increases problems of

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

Studies of caloric restriction and longevity in animals show that

The type of arthritis that most often poses problems for those 65 and older is

The absolute human life span is considered to be years.

All of the following decrease with age EXCEPT

Our "biological clock" begins at

A recent study of elders with cancer showed cancer substantially reduced their physical function.

The life expectancy for a child born today is about

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