Question 1

Women are especially vulnerable to _____,which is the leading cause of broken bones in women.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoporosis
B)   arthritis
C)   osteomalacia
D)   muscular dystrophyE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to a study by Coleman that compared the brains of adults at various ages,from the forties through the seventies,the:

Accepted Answer

A)   growth of dendrites increased.
B)   growth of dendrites decreased.
C)   number of axons increased.
D)   number of neurons increased.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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-orangeE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The oldest-old are individuals who are _____ years and older.

Accepted Answer

A)   85
B)   80
C)   75
D)   70E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Felicia is an American between 65 and 74 years of age.Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing _____,the leading cause of death for her age group.

Accepted Answer

A)   cancer
B)   influenza
C)   lung disease
D)   cardiovascular diseaseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The greatest decline in visual perception beyond 75,and especially beyond 85,involves:

Accepted Answer

A)   tolerance for glare.
B)   dark adaptation.
C)   area of the visual field.
D)   color vision.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old.This is most likely due to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   bursitis
B)   osteoporosis
C)   arthritis
D)   diabetesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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)   85E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

In industrialized countries,the number of individuals 100 years and older is increasing at the rate of approximately _____ percent each year.

Accepted Answer

A)   3
B)   5
C)   7
D)   9E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 10

Define chronic disorders,and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

Accepted Answer

Chronic disorders are characterized by s...

Question 11

A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   infants
B)   older adults
C)   young women
D)   middle-aged menE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

One of the challenges in the health care given to elderly patients is that elderly patients:

Accepted Answer

A)   fail to communicate well with their physicians.
B)   take a relatively passive role in their own treatment.
C)   are overly concerned about their own health.
D)   are suspicious of the treatment they receive.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Based on the ways cells divide,Hayflick places the upper limit of the human life-span potential at about _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   90 to 100
B)   100 to 110
C)   120 to 125
D)   110 to 119E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

According to evolutionary theory,which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease not been eliminated by evolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   It appears only in adolescence or early adulthood.
B)   It is a genetic disorder.
C)   It is caused by improper diet and inadequate physical activity.
D)   It does not appear until late middle adulthood or late adulthood.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

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)   osteoporosisE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major diseases that can impair the vision of older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Myopia
B)   Cataract
C)   Glaucoma
D)   Macular degenerationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

One factor that has contributed to the survival of centenarians is:

Accepted Answer

A)   their ability to cope effectively with stress.
B)   the lack of stressful events in their lives.
C)   the years of marriage.
D)   their socioeconomic status.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Identify the researchers who found that one of the most important factors related to health in a nursing home is the patient's feelings of control and self-determination.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

On average,the adult brain loses _____ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 5
B)   5 to 10
C)   10 to 20
D)   10 to 30E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   type 1 diabetes.
B)   stroke.
C)   osteoporosis.
D)   breast cancer.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 17: Physical Development in Late Adulthood

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

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Selena walks with a marked stoop now that she is old.This is most likely due to _____.

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In industrialized countries,the number of individuals 100 years and older is increasing at the rate of approximately _____ percent each year.

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

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Based on the ways cells divide,Hayflick places the upper limit of the human life-span potential at about _____ years of age.

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

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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.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three major diseases that can impair the vision of older adults?

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Identify the researchers who found that one of the most important factors related to health in a nursing home is the patient's feelings of control and self-determination.

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According to a study by Coleman that compared the brains of adults at various ages,from the forties through the seventies,the:

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Define chronic disorders,and briefly describe the major chronic conditions affecting the older population.

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On average,the adult brain loses _____ percent of its weight between the ages of 20 and 90.

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A study revealed that hearing loss was associated with a reduction in cognitive function in _____.

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Women are especially vulnerable to _____,which is the leading cause of broken bones in women.

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Felicia is an American between 65 and 74 years of age.Her doctor should be most concerned about her developing _____,the leading cause of death for her age group.

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One factor that has contributed to the survival of centenarians is:

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The greatest decline in visual perception beyond 75,and especially beyond 85,involves:

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One of the challenges in the health care given to elderly patients is that elderly patients:

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According to evolutionary theory,which of the following is the reason Alzheimer disease not been eliminated by evolution?

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